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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
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January 11, 2011
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PRIMEDIA Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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3585 Engineering Drive, Norcross, Georgia 30092
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Delaware
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1-11106
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13-3647573
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
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678-421-3000
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01
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Other Events.
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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.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press release issued by PRIMEDIA Inc. on January 11, 2011.
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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.
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PRIMEDIA INC.
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Dated: January 11, 2011
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By:
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/s/ KEITH L. BELKNAP
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Name:
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Keith L. Belknap
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Title:
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Press release issued by PRIMEDIA Inc. on January 11, 2011.
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