The consolidation of the "hot AC" format contrasted with the near-demise of most other AC formats: Beginning with the 2005-2007 economic downturn and eventual recession most stations went for the more chart-based CHR, along with the top 40, urban and even Latino formats. Diminishing physical record sales also proved a major blow to the AC genre. COUNT 4
QSN1 Along with the recession, what broad economic trend marked the decline of adult contemporary radio stations? ANS1 the 2005-2007 economic downturn QSN2 Along with CHR, Top 40 and Latino, what format have former AC stations transitioned to? ANS2 urban QSN3 What AC format is still viable? ANS3 hot AC QSN4 Declining sales of what items harmed the adult contemporary genre? ANS4 physical record