Primedia 8-K Primedia Exploring Strategic Alternatives

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)	January 11, 2011
PRIMEDIA Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

3585 Engineering Drive,      Norcross, Georgia  30092
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Delaware		1-11106		13-3647573
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code			678-421-3000
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 11, 2011, PRIMEDIA Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by this reference, announcing that it is exploring a variety of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the Company.

Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits.
	Exhibit 99.1	Press release issued by PRIMEDIA Inc. on January 11, 2011.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	PRIMEDIA INC.
Dated: January 11, 2011
	By:	/s/ KEITH L. BELKNAP
	Name:	Keith L. Belknap
	Title:	Senior Vice President, General Counsel      and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release issued by PRIMEDIA Inc. on January 11, 2011.