Hawkeye Acquisition (MDP) 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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):  October 27, 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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 27, 2004, Meredith Corporation issued a news release reporting earnings for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004. The related conference call script is attached as an exhibit.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)	Exhibits
	99	Conference call script of conversation with analysts on October 27, 2004 concerning news release of the same date which reported earnings for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004.

	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: October 27, 2004

Index to Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Item
99	Conference call script of conversation with analysts on October 27, 2004 concerning news release of the same date which reported earnings for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004.