Hot AC (radio network)

Infobox Network

network_name = Hot AC
country = United States
network_type = Radio network
available = National
owner = Jones Radio Networks
(through Triton Media Group)
key_people =
launch_date = 1990
founder =
past_names = Adult Hit Radio
slogan = Your Music, Your Station
brand =
website = [http://jonesradio.com/24Hour/Contemporary/AdultHitRadio.html Hot AC website]

Hot AC (formerly known as Adult Hit Radio) is an industry leading 24-hour music format produced by Jones Radio 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 is programmed by JRN Senior Director of Programming, Jon Holiday who began overseeing Hot AC in August 2003. Holiday is a major market veteran (Boston, Miami, Tampa and Denver) who also programmed WXLO Worcester, MA; one of the Top 25 rated A/C's in the U.S. according to Radio & Records. Over the past five years, Holiday has added high profile personalities such as Dave Otto (from KS-95 Minneapolis) and Peter McLaine (KLSY Seattle), increased production value, contesting and added big promotions.

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

Jones Radio Networks was recently purchased by Triton Media Group and this satellite-driven format will be 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"
* WNTO, Ravenswood, West Virginia "Sunny 93.1"
* WVNS, Nashville, Tennessee "Venus 102.5" (weekends)
* WXYM, Tomah, Wisconsin "Mix 96.1"
* KYTZ, Langdon, North Dakota "Z106.7"

External links

* [http://jonesradio.com/24Hour/Contemporary/AdultHitRadio.html Hot AC by Jones Radio Networks - Official Website]
* [http://www.yourmusicyourstation.com/ Your Music, Your Station website] with a link to the "Online Music Panel"