Meredith Corporation

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American media conglomerate (split and acquired in 2021 by Dotdash and Gray Media)

Data Confidence: 81% · Sources: 4 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Net Worth ▲: $5.5B
Reach ▲: 190.0M people
Power ▲: At its peak before its 2021 dissolution, Meredith Corporation controlled 17 television stations reaching 11% of U.S. households, maintained over 40 million paid print magazine subscriptions, and held over $6.7 billion in total assets.
Influence ▲: Meredith influenced American lifestyle, food, and entertainment consumption, with print and digital publications like People and Better Homes & Gardens reaching 190 million Americans monthly, including 95% of U.S. women.
Network ▲: Meredith built extensive nationwide media networks and corporate ties through partnerships with major advertisers, broadcast networks, and its 2021 acquisition transactions with IAC Inc. and Gray Television.
Legacy ▲: Founded in 1902 by Edwin T. Meredith, the company spent 119 years growing into a premier American publishing house, notably acquiring Time Inc. for $2.8 billion in 2017 before being acquired and divided into Dotdash Meredith and Gray Media in 2021.
Trajectory ▲: Stable — first assessment on record.

About

Founded in 1902 by Edwin T. Meredith in Des Moines, Iowa, Meredith Corporation grew into one of the largest media and publishing conglomerates in the United States. Prior to its 2021 acquisition, the company published iconic consumer magazines such as People, Better Homes & Gardens, Allrecipes, and Real Simple, while operating 17 television stations reaching 11% of U.S. households. In December 2021, the company was split and acquired: its Local Media Group was sold to Gray Television for $2.8 billion, and its National Media Group was acquired by IAC's Dotdash for $2.7 billion to form Dotdash Meredith.

Known For

Publishing leading lifestyle and entertainment magazines such as People and Better Homes & Gardens, and operating regional broadcast television stations.