Dial Global Local


Dial Global Local was a national radio network based in Omaha, Nebraska, formerly owned by NRG Media and purchased in April 2008 by Triton Radio Networks. As a subsidiary of Dial Global, they specialized in 24-hour formats for affiliated radio stations across the United States and Canada which are specifically localized for their client stations, although they also were known for commercial production services. Dial Global Local also provides their affiliates with coverage of breaking news events.
In June 2012, due to reorganizations at Dial Global, the Dial Global Local 24/7 formats were fully integrated into Dial Global's portfolio of formats, and "Dial Global Local" ceased to exist as a brand name. However, most of the former Dial Global Local formats are still offered to affiliate stations in the same manner in which they were previously offered. Three formats - Rock 2.0, Good Time Oldies, and Hits Now! - are available in Local versions only.
24-hour formats currently offered by Dial Global in Local versions include:
Network IdentFormatAdditional Notes
AC Adult ContemporaryFormerly known as "AC Pure" under the Waitt/Dial Global Local banners
Classic Country Classic countryFormerly known as "Country Classics" under the Waitt/Dial Global Local banners
Classic Hits/Pop Oldies/Classic HitsFormerly known as "Oldies Plus" under the Waitt/Dial Global Local banners
Classic Rock Classic RockFormerly known as "Genuine Classic Rock" under the Waitt/Dial Global Local banners
Good Time OldiesOldiesA revival of a former Jones Radio Network format, brought back by affiliate demand; available in Local only
Hits Now!CHR/Top 40Formerly a Dial Global Total format, now available in Local version only
Hot AC Hot Adult ContemporaryFormerly known as "AC Active" under the Waitt/Dial Global Local banners
Mainstream Country Modern CountryFormerly known as "Country Today" under the Waitt/Dial Global Local banners
Rock 2.0Mainstream RockReplaced the former Waitt "Alternative Now" and "Modern Rock" formats

Former networks included The Lounge ; Modern Rock ; and Bob FM.
On April 30, 2008, it was announced that NRG Media had sold the assets of Waitt Radio Networks to Triton Radio Networks, which also operates Dial Global Digital 24/7 formats. According to Dial Global's website, Dial Global's plans are to merge Waitt's existing 24-hour formats and commercial production services into its own operations . The merger was complete in 2010.