1 year, 6 months ago

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle get slammed by Spotify executive

Renowned Spotify executive Bill Simmons has voiced his disapproval of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as their multi-year collaboration with Spotify comes to an end. Recalling his encounters with Prince Harry, Simmons expressed his inclination to disclose an engaging anecdote concerning a Zoom conversation they had regarding podcast concepts. The collaboration between Archewell Audio, the production company founded by Prince Harry and Meghan, and Spotify initially aimed to produce a range of programmes. The decision to part ways between Archewell Audio and Spotify comes in the wake of Spotify's recent strategic realignment, which involved job cuts within its podcast unit, affecting 2% of its global workforce.

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1 year, 2 months ago

Spotify CEO reveals why podcast deal with Meghan Markle was ended

Hindustan Times

The cancellation of $20million Spotify podcast deal in June, was a big setback for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry which had reportedly made them concerned about their finances. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Four months after the deal wasn't renewed, Spotify CEO has revealed why it happened. Notably, Spotify didn't renew Meghan's podcast “Archetypes” for the second season. Earlier, podcaster …

1 year, 2 months ago

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s podcast efforts were short-lived. Spotify CEO discusses that split

LA Times

Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek finally broke his silence on the platform’s split with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. We’re learning from those and we are moving on, and we wish all of the ones we didn’t renew with the best of success they can have going forward.” Meghan and Harry’s Archewell Audio said in June it “mutually agreed” to …

1 year, 5 months ago

Spotify takes £34m hit on podcasting in wake of Harry & Meghan split

The Telegraph

Spotify has taken a €39m hit on podcasts after ditching a string of deals including its high-profile tie-up with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The music streaming service revealed that it had taken the writedown in the second quarter of the year as a result of “write offs and contract termination” costs “in connection with rationalising our podcast content …

1 year, 5 months ago

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle cancelled party at the last minute after media reports on Netflix deal left them furious

Hindustan Times

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly cancelled a party at the last minute earlier this month after media reports about them left them furious. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit the track and field event at the Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands, April 17, 2022 As per a source, Meghan and Harry were angry at rumours by the media …

1 year, 5 months ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle warned their Netflix series will be remembered for moment latter took a swipe at Queen

Hindustan Times

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly been warned that their Netflix docu-series will be remembered for the moment the former took a swipe at the Queen. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit the track and field event at the Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, April 17, 2022 The Mail’s Kate Mansey has now noted that the exaggerated …

1 year, 5 months ago

Insider reveals Harry and Meghan ‘know they’ve gone too far' in royal criticism

Hindustan Times

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle created a global sensation in 2020 when they announced their decision to step back as “senior members” of the royal family. The production company founded by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are splitting ways with Spotify, Friday, June 16, 2023, less than a year after the debut of their podcast “Archetypes." Since their move …

1 year, 5 months ago

Meghan Markle labelled ‘not a great talent’ by top Hollywood agent after Spotify deal ends

The Independent

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1 year, 5 months ago

Harry and Meghan’s ‘lack of productivity’ left Spotify and Netflix bosses ‘underwhelmed’, report says

The Independent

1 year, 6 months ago

Taylor Swift 'snubbed personal invite from Meghan to appear on her Spotify podcast'

Daily Mail

Taylor Swift turned down an invitation to appear on Meghan Markle's podcast despite receiving a 'personal letter' from Duchess, it has been claimed. Despite sending a personal letter herself, Meghan Markle's request for Taylor Swift to join her on her Archtypes podcast was declined Taylor Swift reportedly turned down the invitation to join Meghan on her podcast Spotify confirmed last …

1 year, 6 months ago

Prince Harry ‘wanted to interview Vladimir Putin about childhood trauma’ but…

Hindustan Times

Prince Harry reportedly pitched a podcast to Spotify that would have seen him interviewing Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump about their “childhood trauma”. This comes after Spotify and Archewell Audio, Harry and Meghan Markle’s production company, announced that they had “mutually agreed to part ways”. According to Bloomberg’s Soundbite newsletter, Prince Harry came up with the concept of interviewing “controversial …

1 year, 6 months ago

Prince Harry ‘wanted to interview Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump about childhood trauma’ for Spotify

The Independent

1 year, 6 months ago

Harry and Meghan slammed by Spotify executive after podcast deal ends

The Independent

1 year, 6 months ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle cut ties with Spotify. So why are they facing backlash?

LA Times

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing another firestorm, this time over their Archewell Audio, which is behind the “Archetypes” podcast, parting ways with Spotify. After Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle’s dramatic falling out with the British royal family in 2020, the couple’s production company, Archewell Audio, inked a deal with Spotify reportedly worth $20 million. “Let’s say I …

1 year, 6 months ago

Spotify fires barbs on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after recent termination of podcast deal

Hindustan Times

Spotify recently dropped Meghan Markle's podcast on its platform, citing its failure to meet the productivity benchmark. Now, Page Six have reported Spotify employees as labelling Meghan and Prince Harry as “lazy” and “f**king grifters” over the matter. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Bill Simmons, who is head of Spotify’s international sports content, said on his own podcast, “'The f**king …

1 year, 6 months ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle part ways with Spotify after less than a year of ‘Archetypes’ podcast

Associated Press

The production company founded by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, is splitting ways with Spotify less than a year after the debut of their podcast “ Archetypes.” It is unclear why the podcast, hosted by Meghan, is leaving the platform but Spotify and Archewell Audio said in a joint statement that the decision was mutual. It topped Spotify charts …

1 year, 6 months ago

Spotify drops Meghan Markle's Archetypes podcast after 'failing expectations'

Hindustan Times

Meghan Markle's Spotify podcast will not be renewed for a second season, it has been reported. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive at United Nations headquarters, Monday, July 18, 2022 Insiders close to Spotify have claimed the royal couple failed to meet the productivity benchmark that was needed to receive the full payout, according to Wall Street Journal. The axing …

1 year, 6 months ago

Harry-Meghan to lose $20-million Spotify deal

Live Mint

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's multi-million-dollar podcast deal with streaming giant Spotify is reportedly coming to an end, according to recent reports. The podcast series, titled "Archetypes", hosted by Meghan Markle herself, has achieved impressive success, topping the charts in several markets and attracting a large audience with its discussions featuring influential women. Renowned Royal expert Tom Bower recently discussed …

1 year, 6 months ago

Prince Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Audio and Spotify ‘mutually’ end partnership

LA Times

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Audio and Spotify have ended the partnership they announced in 2020 — less than a year since “Archetypes” debuted. Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan’s production company, Archewell Audio, has “mutually agreed” to part ways with the audio streaming platform, a representative for Spotify confirmed Friday. Since landing the deal, Archewell Audio released a …

1 year, 6 months ago

Harry & Meghan’s Archetypes failed, Spotify paid Duchess more than $18 million

Firstpost

Did you know that Spotify paid Meghan Markle more than $18 million for her ‘Archetypes’ podcast? Meghan and Harry’s show Archetypes’ fails make profit, Spotify cuts 200 jobs Spotify may slash 200 more jobs after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s famous audio deal, ‘Archetypes’ podcast could not make the profit expected. First it was the clash with the British Royal …

1 year, 6 months ago

Spotify cuts 200 jobs after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s show fails to rake in cash

Hindustan Times

Spotify may slash 200 more jobs after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s famous audio deal could not rake in the amount of money that was expected. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave after a service of thanksgiving for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul's Cathedral in London, Friday, June 3, 2022 Spotify laid off about 6% of …

2 years, 9 months ago

Meghan’s 1st Spotify podcast to focus on female stereotypes

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The first podcast from Prince Harry and Meghan’s partnership with Spotify will focus on harmful labels and stereotypes applied to women. The series will feature interviews with historians and experts to “investigate the labels that try to hold women back,” according to a summary posted on Spotify. The streaming service on Thursday released a minute-long teaser that …

2 years, 10 months ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘express concerns to Spotify’ over Joe Rogan controversy

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prince Harry and Meghan Markle …

2 years, 10 months ago

Spotify to add advisories to podcasts discussing COVID-19

Deccan Chronicle

New York: Following protests of Spotify kicked off by Neil Young over the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, the music streaming service said that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the virus. In a post Sunday, Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek laid out more transparent platform rules given the backlash stirred by Young, who on Wednesday had his …

2 years, 10 months ago

Prince Harry and Meghan wade into Spotify anti-vax row

The Telegraph

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have raised concerns with Spotify amid an ongoing row over anti-vax material on the platform. Prince Harry and Meghan have been “expressing concerns” to Spotify behind the scenes, it has emerged, with the couple warning of the “serious harms” of false information. “We look to Spotify to meet this moment and are committed to …

3 years, 11 months ago

Archie makes special appearance in Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first podcast

India Today

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recently released their first digital audio program under their new Spotify deal. MEGHAN MARKLE AND PRINCE HARRY'S PODCAST GETS A SPECIAL GUEST The Duke and Duchess of Sussex gave their fans a huge holiday surprise with the podcast as in the end one can hear baby Archie Mountbatten-Windsor say his first recorded words. Baby Archie …

4 years ago

Twitter users poke fun at trailer for Harry and Meghan's new Spotify podcast

Daily Mail

Twitter users have taken to social media in droves to poke fun at the trailer for Harry and Meghan's new Spotify podcast calling it a 'woke word salad' The couple will produce and host their own shows as part of the newly formed Archewell Audio - starting with a 'holiday special' that 'uplifts audiences around the world'. The couple will …

4 years ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s media empire expands with Spotify podcast deal

CNN

New York CNN Business — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are podcasters now. For Spotify, a music streaming app that is also building a podcast empire with major acquisitions and exclusive content from big names, the deal cements its reputation as a destination for prestige audio content. This partnership brings exclusive content from two more high profile celebrities to serve …

4 years ago

Prince Harry and Meghan will produce and host podcasts for Spotify

LA Times

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, leave after visiting Canada House in London in January. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will produce and host podcasts for Spotify Technology SA, adding to the Swedish streaming giant’s burgeoning podcast empire. Harry and Meghan have been tiptoeing into public life since stepping back from their royal roles and relocating …

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle get slammed by Spotify executive

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Spotify CEO reveals why podcast deal with Meghan Markle was ended

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s podcast efforts were short-lived. Spotify CEO discusses that split

Spotify takes £34m hit on podcasting in wake of Harry & Meghan split

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle cancelled party at the last minute after media reports on Netflix deal left them furious

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle warned their Netflix series will be remembered for moment latter took a swipe at Queen

Insider reveals Harry and Meghan ‘know they’ve gone too far' in royal criticism

Meghan Markle labelled ‘not a great talent’ by top Hollywood agent after Spotify deal ends

Harry and Meghan’s ‘lack of productivity’ left Spotify and Netflix bosses ‘underwhelmed’, report says

Taylor Swift 'snubbed personal invite from Meghan to appear on her Spotify podcast'

Prince Harry ‘wanted to interview Vladimir Putin about childhood trauma’ but…

Prince Harry ‘wanted to interview Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump about childhood trauma’ for Spotify

Harry and Meghan slammed by Spotify executive after podcast deal ends

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle cut ties with Spotify. So why are they facing backlash?

Spotify fires barbs on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after recent termination of podcast deal

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle part ways with Spotify after less than a year of ‘Archetypes’ podcast

Spotify drops Meghan Markle's Archetypes podcast after 'failing expectations'

Harry-Meghan to lose $20-million Spotify deal

Prince Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Audio and Spotify ‘mutually’ end partnership

Harry & Meghan’s Archetypes failed, Spotify paid Duchess more than $18 million

Spotify cuts 200 jobs after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s show fails to rake in cash

Meghan’s 1st Spotify podcast to focus on female stereotypes

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘express concerns to Spotify’ over Joe Rogan controversy

Spotify to add advisories to podcasts discussing COVID-19

Prince Harry and Meghan wade into Spotify anti-vax row

Archie makes special appearance in Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first podcast

Twitter users poke fun at trailer for Harry and Meghan's new Spotify podcast

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s media empire expands with Spotify podcast deal

Prince Harry and Meghan will produce and host podcasts for Spotify

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