Hawkeye Acquisition (MDP) 8-K Meredith Corporation Reports Record Net Earnings In Fiscal 2004

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, 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):  August 3, 2004

Commission file number:  1-5128

MEREDITH CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

IOWA	42-0410230
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa	50309-3023
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (515) 284-3000

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)	Exhibits
	99	News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated August 3, 2004 concerning financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2004.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 3, 2004, Meredith Corporation issued a news release reporting earnings for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004. That news release is attached as an exhibit.

	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: August 3, 2004

Index to Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Item
99	News release issued by Meredith Corporation dated August 3, 2004 concerning financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2004.