Reader's Digest Association

The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a global media and direct marketing company, best known for its flagship publication founded in 1922, Reader's Digest. The company is headquartered in New York City, where it moved from Pleasantville, New York. Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is owned by its parent company RDA Holding Co. The company was founded by DeWitt and Lila Wallace in 1922 with the first publication of Reader's Digest magazine, but has grown to include a diverse range of magazines, books, music, DVDs and online content. RDA publishes 75 magazines globally including 49 editions of Reader's Digest magazine. Other magazines include The Family Handyman; Best Health and RD Specials, one-time publications sold at supermarket checkout counters. RDA also sells 30 million books a year worldwide including general books, illustrated reference books, Select Editions, and adult and children's trade books. The company also markets music collections, videos and other products, and has a number of branded online communities.