Meredith Expands Diabetic Living, Parents to India & Azerbaijan

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DES MOINES, Iowa, September 14, 2010 - Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP), the leading media and marketing company
serving American women, announced today that it will publish its Diabetic
Living and Parents brands in India and Azerbaijan, respectively, under
license with leading media partners in those markets. These agreements
increase Meredith's total international reach to approximately 60 countries.

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In India, MaXposure Media Group (India) Pvt Ltd. will publish a quarterly
localized edition of Diabetic Living. It is expected to be available in India
via both subscription and on the newsstand in 2011. In Azerbaijan, Caucasus
Print Media will publish a localized monthly edition of Parents. It is
expected to be available in Azerbaijan via subscription and on the newsstand
in 2011.

"These new partnerships highlight the very wide appeal of Meredith's
brands, and our deep knowledge of the parenthood and health categories in
particular," said John Zieser, Meredith's Chief Development Officer.

Diabetic Living features cutting-edge research along with diet, exercise,
food, nutrition and health information. It is dedicated to providing
action-oriented information to help consumers improve their quality of life.

Parents is the No. 1 parenthood brand. In the United States, it possesses
the following:

    - A monthly magazine possessing a circulation of 2.2 million
    - A powerful Web site attracting approximately 4 million unique visitors
      monthly
    - A popular video-on-demand syndicated program available on Comcast cable
      networks and online at www.Parents.tv
    - Branded consumer products sold at retail across the United States

Meredith (www.meredith.com) - owner of powerful consumer brands
such as Better Homes and Gardens, Parents and Family Circle and cutting-edge
marketing capabilities - is the No. 1 media and marketing company serving
American women. Meredith is actively seeking international licensing and
strategic partners. If your company is interested in aligning with one of
America's leading media and marketing companies, please contact John Zieser,
Chief Development Officer (john.zieser@meredith.com) or his Business
Development team. To learn more about Meredith's strategic partnering, click
here (www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVYl93RisTY).

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Meredith Corporation International Opportunities
(www.meredith.com/meredith_corporate/meredith_intl.html)

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