SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


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                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 24, 2004


                               Penton Media, Inc.
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               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)



Delaware                            1-14337                  36-2875386
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(State or Other Jurisdiction        (Commission              (IRS Employer
      of Incorporation)             File Number)             Identification No.)


1300 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, Ohio                          44114
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                      (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 216-696-7000
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Item 5. Other Events.

On June 24, 2004, Penton Media, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing restructuring plans to position the Company for growth and improved
performance. The press release is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1.
































                                   SIGNATURES

     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.



                                       Penton Media, Inc.



                                       By:  /s/ Preston L. Vice
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                                           Name: Preston L. Vice
                                           Title: Chief Financial Officer


Date: June 24, 2004





















                                  EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit        Description
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99.1           Press release dated June 24, 2004.