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Meredith Corporation (symbol: MDP) is a preeminent media and marketing company reaching 100 million Americans every month. With a portfolio of well-known national brands and local television channels in fast-growing markets, Meredith excels in delivering high-quality content across various consumer interest areas such as home, family, food, health, and agriculture. The company employs multiple distribution platforms, including print, television, digital, mobile, tablets, and video, ensuring that consumers receive the content they crave and that advertisers reach their target audience effectively.
Meredith Xcelerated Marketing, a division of the company, has bolstered its capabilities through strategic acquisitions of cutting-edge firms in digital, mobile, social, healthcare, database, and international marketing. This expansion enables Meredith to offer powerful and custom marketing solutions to top brands and companies nationwide.
In recent news, Meredith's brand REAL SIMPLE has launched registration for the 2024 REAL SIMPLE Women's Half Marathon in collaboration with the New York Road Runners, aiming to support the Food Bank for New York City's Woman to Woman campaign. Additionally, Meredith's Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure announced the first-ever FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston, scheduled for September 2024. This premier festival will feature world-class chefs, food and wine tastings, and exclusive tours.
Meredith Corporation is also celebrated for its editorial excellence, with Beautiful Kitchens & Baths magazine unveiling its 13th annual list of 30 Most Innovative Products. Furthermore, Southern Living recently announced the winners of its eighth annual South's Best Awards, recognizing readers' favorite Southern destinations and experiences.
Meredith's commitment to innovation and quality content continues to set it apart in the media and marketing landscape, making it a significant entity in the stock market and media industry.
Travel + Leisure has named Thailand as the 2025 Destination of the Year, marking the tenth year of this recognition program. Thailand was selected for its rich cultural heritage, dynamic culinary scene, and blend of tradition with modern innovation. The country offers diverse experiences across regions, from Bangkok's cutting-edge food scene and vibrant LGBTQ+ community to 1,430 islands including Koh Samui, which will host the upcoming season of HBO's The White Lotus. The destination features luxury resorts, wildlife conservation efforts, particularly for Asian elephants, and cultural hubs like Isan. A comprehensive guide will be available in Travel + Leisure's December/January 2025 issue.
BRIDES and Minted Weddings have unveiled Verona Sunset as the 2025 Wedding Color of the Year. This warm, citrusy hue, inspired by Italian aperitivi and the romantic backdrop of Romeo and Juliet, is set to influence wedding celebrations in 2025. To mark this debut, a new wedding stationery collection in four styles—Modern Prep, Artfully Hand-Drawn, Contemporary Color, and Whimsical Romance—has been launched. The collection includes save the dates, wedding invitations, and thank you cards, allowing couples to incorporate Verona Sunset into every aspect of their wedding. Additionally, BRIDES has released actionable content to help couples integrate this vibrant shade into their celebrations, featuring ideas from leading wedding planners. Minted notes a threefold increase in orange-hued stationery orders and a 50% rise in Italy-related searches, highlighting the trend's growing popularity.
REAL SIMPLE has unveiled its 2024 REAL SIMPLE Home, a vintage brownstone in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood. The home, reimagined by thirteen designers, blends vintage charm with contemporary flair across 18 meticulously designed spaces. The project showcases innovative design solutions and practical living ideas, featuring vibrant colors, florals, antique woodworking, and marble accents.
The home will be open for public tours from September 12-15, with tickets priced at $25. Proceeds benefit Win (Women in Need), supporting homeless families in New York City. The project is supported by twelve sponsors, including Command™ Brand, Glad, and Valspar®. This marks the seventh annual REAL SIMPLE Home, continuing its tradition of inspiring readers with practical design ideas.
FOOD & WINE has unveiled its 2024 Best New Chefs in America, featuring 13 rising culinary stars who are shaping the future of American cuisine. This year's class, the largest yet, represents chefs who are creating innovative, disruptive, and highly personal food while also fostering more sustainable and welcoming workplaces.
The 2024 Best New Chefs include talents from across the country, such as Wedchayan "Deau" Arpapornnopparat from Los Angeles, Erika Council from Atlanta, and the team of Jonny White, Jalen Heard, and Lane Milne from Fort Worth, Texas. These chefs are redefining fusion cuisine, blending their roots into bold, genre-bending creations.
FOOD & WINE will support the new class with the Best New Chef Mentorship Program, aimed at empowering the chefs to grow personally and professionally in their careers. The announcement is featured in a special Digital Issue and the October issue of FOOD & WINE magazine.
REAL SIMPLE announced the winners of its 2024 Smart Money Awards, recognizing 23 innovative financial apps, tools, and products for enhancing money management. This year, the awards were a collaborative effort with Investopedia, leveraging their expertise to evaluate hundreds of entries across five categories: banking, budgeting, credit cards, investing, and home and life resources.
The winners, featured in the September 2024 issue and available on RealSimple.com, include:
- Best High-Yield Savings Account: Popular Direct
- Best Short-Term CD: CIBC Agility
- Best Long-Term CD: Prime Alliance Bank
- Best Online Bank: Ally
- Best Free Checking Account: SoFi
- Best App for Sending Money: Wise
- Best Budgeting App: YNAB
- Best Coupon App: Capital One Shopping
- Best Overall Credit Card: Wells Fargo Active Cash Card
- Best Card for Premium Travel Perks: Chase Sapphire Reserve
- Best Card for Budget-Conscious Travelers: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
- Best Card for Dining Out: Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card
- Best Card for Household Expenses: Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express
- Best Life Insurance Provider: Nationwide
- Best Health Insurance Provider: Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Best Health Savings Account: Fidelity
- Best Online Broker: Fidelity
- Best Investing & Trading App: E*Trade
- Largest ETF Issuer: iShares
- Best Robo-Adviser: Wealthfront
- Best Personal or Home Improvement Loan: SoFi
- Best Home-Buying App: Zillow
- Best Tax Software: H&R Block
These awards celebrate financial tools that offer low fees, excellent customer service, and user-friendly digital interfaces.
Southern Living unveils its 2024 Idea House in the Kiawah River community on Johns Island, South Carolina. The 4,400-square-foot home, featured in the September 2024 issue, showcases Lowcountry charm and local artistry. Designed for year-round Southern hospitality, it includes indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, a pool, and a carriage house. The home features work from local creatives and a custom mural by Rebecca Atwood.
Created by a team of experts, including builder Tom Dillard and architect Kirsten Schoettelkotte, the house integrates products from 18 sponsors. Open for public tours from August 23 to December 22, a portion of ticket sales will benefit local charities. The project also includes a luxury resort, The Dunlin, which will host the Southern Living Lowcountry Tailgate in September.
Travel + Leisure will host its inaugural World's Best Summit on July 16-17, 2024, in New York. This event will feature industry leaders, innovators, and travel experts discussing trends like wellness tourism, cultural travel, and the impact of AI. Keynote speakers include Bobbi Brown and Daniel Boulud. The summit will feature panels on premium travel experiences, AI in travel, culinary journeys, and sustainable tourism. Sponsors include Aman, Destination Canada, and Singapore Airlines. The summit aims to explore trends shaping the travel industry and inspire new travel possibilities.
FOOD & WINE has unveiled its 2024 Game Changers list, honoring 17 individuals and companies for their innovative contributions to the culinary world. These honorees range from chefs and entrepreneurs to companies championing sustainability and inclusivity. Noteworthy names include Erick Williams, a Chicago chef promoting community development, and Cruz Foam, an eco-friendly alternative to Styrofoam. The list, selected by FOOD & WINE editors, is featured on the publication's website and the July Innovation Issue, available on newsstands June 17. Invesco sponsors the 2024 Game Changers.
PARENTS has launched 'Familia by PARENTS,' a new community aimed at celebrating and supporting Latine families and caregivers. The platform debuts with over 20 stories and active social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Editor in chief Grace Bastidas emphasizes the importance of building a support network and fostering cultural pride among Latine caregivers. Key features include an interview with Robin Arzón, Vice President of Fitness Programming at Peloton, and collaborations with Latine parenting influencers. The launch is sponsored by Neutrogena Beach Defense.
REAL SIMPLE launched its first-ever shoppable issue, 'Best & Brightest,' on May 15, 2024, featuring over 120 products tested by editors. In collaboration with Pinterest, the magazine includes QR codes linking to Pinterest boards for direct purchases. Celebrity Busy Philipps graces the cover, and the issue highlights trusted product recommendations and impactful individuals like Sherri Shepherd and Kristen Kish. The June issue hits newsstands on May 17, offering readers an innovative e-commerce experience.
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