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Radio Broadcasting Degree, Radio Broadcasting Program | Minnesota browncollege.edu | Robert L. Meredith, M.D. – VCU Radiology radiology.vcu.edu | University Hospitals Broadcast Studio, Cleveland, Ohio uhhospitals.org |
Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP) is based in Des Moines, Iowa. The company has two divisions, publishing and broadcasting. Edwin Thomas Meredith founded the company in 1902 when he began publishing Successful Farming magazine. In 1922, Meredith began publishing Fruit, Garden and Home magazine, a home and family service publication. Two years later, this magazine was retitled Better Homes and Gardens, and the first issue cost a dime on the newsstand. In 1930, they published the first edition of the Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book. Since this time, Meredith has introduced numerous other magazines. In 1986, the company purchased Ladies' Home Journal magazine and in 2005, the company purchased the women's magazine portfolio of Gruner + Jahr. To date Meredith publishes 26 subscription magazines, approximately 200 special interest publications and 400 books, along with 32 websites.
[edit] MagazinesMeredith magazines include the following brands:
[edit] Broadcast HoldingsThe broadcasting division owns 14 television stations and 1 radio station. The sole radio station is WNEM (AM) in Saginaw, Michigan, a sister station of WNEM-TV based in the same city; Meredith did have a sizeable (for the time) radio group in the 1960s and 1970s. Meredith's broadcasting division also produces Better.TV, a daily program based on BH&G which features lifestyle, parenting, crafting and gardening tips. The program currently airs on Meredith stations and those of the Journal Broadcast Group, Fisher Communications and Tribune Broadcasting. [edit] Business DealsHealia search engine and a number of other web companies were acquired in 2007. Also license deals of lead publications for overseas markets commenced as well for India, Indonesia and various other markets in Asia. In 2007, Meredith Corporation also acquired social media marketing firm New Media Strategies, Genex and O'Grady Meyers, signaling a new strategic direction. In July 2009 Meredith Corporation acquired a 19.9% stake in mobile marketing and advertising specialist The Hyperfactory. TV stations currently owned by Meredith
TV Stations Formerly Owned by Meredith
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