Broadcast radio ratings get independently measured. Streaming numbers come from the platforms themselves, graded on their own homework, with no outside verification. That difference matters more than most people realize.

I dig into how platforms decide what counts as a stream, how they classify and price plays, and what happens to royalty pools when a platform quietly reclassifies premium subscriptions. If you've ever wondered why streaming numbers never quite add up, this is why.

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