Founded in 1922, the Reader s Digest Association is a privately owned, multibrand media and marketing company that educates, entertains and connects audiences throughout the world. The association manages offices in more than 40 countries. It markets books, magazines, and music, video and educational products. The Reader s Digest Association serves over 120 million people in nearly 75 countries. The association publishes approximately 80 magazines. It operates more than 60 branded Web sites. The association manages Reader s Digest and Every Day with Rachael Ray. It serves clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. The association operates food and entertaining, home and garden, and health and wellness divisions. The Reader s Digest Association offers shipping services.