Reelworld has introduced AI VO, a new lineup of artificial intelligence voices created specifically for radio imaging, which the company says is an industry first for the broadcast radio sector. The service is designed to help radio stations and production teams speed up audio production while maintaining performance, quality, and personality. Reelworld CEO Mike Thomas stated, "AI is revolutionary for audio production. Like drum machines, digital audio and AutoTune before it, AI is changing how everything gets made-but goes even further." The AI VO voices are ethically trained using proprietary voice models built for radio imaging across all formats, licensed on a market-exclusive basis with unlimited usage and no character limits. The launch is part of Reelworld's broader artificial intelligence strategy, and existing Production Vault and Red Hits client stations can reserve AI voices now. Audio demonstrations are posted at reelworld.com. Separately, Audacy has reportedly agreed to sell its six-station St. Louis radio cluster to Hoffmann Media Group. Additionally, Crowd React Media's State of Media 2026 report, based on a survey of 1,094 U.S. adults conducted in March and April, found afternoon drive is emerging as radio's fastest-growing daypart. YouGov's Trust in Media survey of 2,102 U.S. adults, conducted May 25-26, found that 28% of Americans use AM/FM radio as a monthly news source. Kayla Thomas has been named nighttime host at WHTZ (Z