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<B><FONT SIZE=4>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
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</FONT><FONT SIZE=3><P>Meredith Corporation presented at the Morgan Stanley 10th Annual Media and Communications Conference on May 5, 2005.  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William T. Kerr made opening remarks and, with Chief Financial Officer Suku V. Radia, responded to questions.  The text of the opening remarks is attached as an exhibit. A live webcast of the conference is accessible to the public on the Company's website, <U>meredith.com</U>.  The webcast will remain there through May 12, 2005.</P>

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)  OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 5, 2005
Commission file number:  1-5128
MEREDITH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
IOWA
42-0410230
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa
50309-3023
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
515-284-3000
Item 8.01.
Other Events
Meredith Corporation presented at the Morgan Stanley 10th Annual Media and Communications Conference on May 5, 2005.  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William T. Kerr made opening remarks and, with Chief Financial Officer Suku V. Radia, responded to questions.  The text of the opening remarks is attached as an exhibit. A live webcast of the conference is accessible to the public on the Company's website,
meredith.com
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Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits
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Text of the opening remarks at the Morgan Stanley 10th Annual Media and Communications Conference on May 5, 2005.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MEREDITH CORPORATION
Registrant
/s/ Suku V. Radia
Suku V. Radia
Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Date:
May 5, 2005
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Text of the opening remarks at the Morgan Stanley 10th Annual Media and Communications Conference on May 5, 2005.
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