Hot AC (radio network)

Hot AC (formerly known as Adult Hit Radio) is an industry leading 24-hour music network produced by Dial Global Networks. It targets a primarily female radio audience between ages 25-49 with hot adult contemporary music of the 80s, 90s and Now from artists such as Maroon 5, Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson and Nickelback for example.

The format was programmed by Senior Director of Programming, Jon Holiday from August 2003 through December 2008. Holiday, a major market veteran (Boston, Miami, Tampa and Denver) also programmed WXLO Worcester, MA; one of the Top 25 rated A/C's in the U.S. according to Radio & Records. Holiday added high profile personalities such as Dave Otto (from KS-95 Minneapolis) and Peter McLaine (KLSY Seattle), increased production value and added big promotions.

Weekend specialty programming on Hot AC included "The Weekend Retro Zone" (1980s and 1990s hits) on Saturday nights and "The '80s Rewind" on Sunday nights. The format regularly featured live artist InterViews and performances. Notable guests included John Mayer and Alanis Morissette for instance.

Jones Radio Networks was recently purchased by Triton Media Group and this satellite-driven format was relocated into Dial Global's portfolio, replacing the "Bright AC" network on December 29, 2008.

Some affiliate stations

  • KKBJ, Bemidji, Minnesota "Mix 103.7"
  • KLJZ, Yuma, Arizona "Z93"
  • KPRW, Perham, Minnesota "Lakes 99.5"
  • KWYK-FM, Aztec, New Mexico "Quick Radio"
  • KXBX-FM, Lakeport, California
  • KXRZ, Alexandria, Minnesota Z99
  • WHSB, Alpena, Michigan "107.7 The Bay"
  • WKZZ, Fitzgerald, Georgia "Z92.5"
  • KYMK-FM, Lafayette, Louisiana "106-3 the Monkey"
  • WNTO, Ravenswood, West Virginia "Sunny 93.1"
  • WXYM, Tomah, Wisconsin "Mix 96.1"
  • KYTZ, Langdon, North DAKOTA "Z106.7"
  • WKBC, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina