Hawkeye Acquisition (MDP) 8-K Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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 9, 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 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 1.01(a) Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On August 9, 2005 the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the form of Meredith Corporation Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement a copy of which is filed herewith.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)	Exhibits
	10.4	Form of the Meredith Corporation Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement

	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 9, 2005

Index to Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Item
10.4	Form of Meredith Corporation Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement