Bright AC
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Bright AC was a 24-hour music format produced by Dial Global
. Its playlist was mostly hot adult contemporary music spanning from the 1980s to this day from artists such as 3 Doors Down
, U2
, Nickelback
Red Hot Chili Peppers
, Kelly Clarkson
, etc. that mainly targets female listeners ages 25–54.
Its competitors were "AC Active
" by Waitt
and "Hot AC
" by Jones
; however, those assets were absorbed by Triton Media Group
, leaving ABC Radio's "Today's Best Hits
" the only competitor. It was relocated into the "Hot AC" format on December 29, 2008..
Dial Global
Dial Global is a radio syndication company. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Triton Media Group and is a sister company to Townsquare Media, both of which are owned by Oaktree Capital Management....
. Its playlist was mostly hot adult contemporary music spanning from the 1980s to this day from artists such as 3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down is an American rock band from Escatawpa formed in 1996. The band consists of Brad Arnold , Matt Roberts , Todd Harrell , Chris Henderson , and Greg Upchurch ....
, U2
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
, Nickelback
Nickelback
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger.. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005....
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk, hip hop and psychedelic rock...
, Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
, etc. that mainly targets female listeners ages 25–54.
Its competitors were "AC Active
AC Active
AC Active is a 24-hour music format produced by Dial Global Local . Its playlist is composed of hot adult contemporary music released from the 1980s to this day from artists such as Phil Collins, Maroon 5, Matchbox Twenty Green Day, K.T. Tunstall, etc. that mainly targets listeners ages 25-44...
" by Waitt
Waitt Radio Networks
Dial Global Local is a national radio network based in Omaha, Nebraska, formerly owned by NRG Media and purchased in April 2008 by Triton Radio Networks...
and "Hot AC
Hot AC (radio network)
Hot AC 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 and Adult Top 40 music of the 1990s through today, with artists such as Maroon 5, Train, Pink, Black Eyed Peas,...
" by Jones
Jones Radio Networks
Jones Radio Networks & Jones Media Group were branches of Jones International before being sold to Triton Media Group. JRN and JMN provide local radio stations with satellite-delivered formats. They also offer other services to local radio such as news and talk programs, syndicated radio shows,...
; however, those assets were absorbed by Triton Media Group
Triton Media Group
Triton Media Group, LLC, is a portfolio company of a fund managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., a global investment management firm. It is based in Los Angeles.-Triton Radio Networks:...
, leaving ABC Radio's "Today's Best Hits
Today's Best Hits
Today's Best Hits is an American radio network with a Hot Adult Contemporary format. It plays many contemporary songs. It also features many retro hits, and on Saturday night, it plays only requested retro songs. The network was previously known as Best Hits, Best Variety...
" the only competitor. It was relocated into the "Hot AC" format on December 29, 2008..