Spotify drops Meghan Markle's Archetypes podcast after 'failing expectations'
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 of the show comes after it was reported that Spotify may slash 200 more jobs after Meghan and Harry’s podcast’s failure. Spotify’s head of podcast business, Sahar Elhabashi, wrote in a blog post, “We have made the difficult but necessary decision to make a strategic realignment of our group and reduce our global podcast vertical and other functions by approximately 200 people, or 2% of Spotify’s workforce.” “Unfortunately, this means saying goodbye to close colleagues and friends.

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Spotify profits up, but lower marketing hits user growth
8 months ago

Spotify profits up, but lower marketing hits user growth

Hindustan Times  

By Supantha Mukherjee Spotify profits up, but lower marketing hits user growth STOCKHOLM -Spotify's quarterly gross profit topped 1 billion euros for the first time after it reined in marketing spending, although that meant the music streaming giant missed its forecast for monthly active users. "We are going to add back some marketing spend over the year," CEO Daniel Ek …

Meghan Markle secures a new podcast deal after the Spotify breakup last year
10 months, 1 week ago

Meghan Markle secures a new podcast deal after the Spotify breakup last year

Hindustan Times  

Less than a year after leaving Spotify, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has a new podcast deal with Lemonada Media. The media company will also stream Meghan's previous podcast, "Archetypes," which first aired in 2022 on Spotify. Archetypes recap "Archetypes," Meghan's previous podcast, featured conversations with notable women like Mariah Carey, Mindy Kaling, and Issa Rae. In a nutshell, Meghan, the …

Joe Rogan inks new Spotify deal 'worth $250 MILLION' that will allow his hit podcast to be spread across multiple platforms, including on YouTube
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Rogan inks new Spotify deal 'worth $250 MILLION' that will allow his hit podcast to be spread across multiple platforms, including on YouTube

Daily Mail  

Spotify has reached a new deal with star podcaster Joe Rogan that will allow his show to be distributed across multiple platforms, including YouTube. Rogan's show, the Joe Rogan Experience, has been available exclusively on Spotify since 2020, when the company inked a $200 million deal with the comedian. Spotify has reached a new deal with star podcaster Joe Rogan …

With new Joe Rogan deal, Spotify’s exclusive big-name podcasting era is done
10 months, 3 weeks ago

With new Joe Rogan deal, Spotify’s exclusive big-name podcasting era is done

LA Times  

Podcaster Joe Rogan signed a new multiyear deal with audio giant Spotify that will make his popular podcast available on multiple platforms and no longer exclusive to the Swedish streaming service. Spotify on Friday said that overall podcast consumption on its platform has risen 232% and that in turn has drawn “a wide array of advertisers” since Rogan’s podcast, “The …

Spotify CEO reveals why podcast deal with Meghan Markle was ended
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 …

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

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

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

Meghan Markle seemingly enjoyed a visit to Montecito market, but here’s a rule she may have broken!
1 year, 5 months ago

Meghan Markle seemingly enjoyed a visit to Montecito market, but here’s a rule she may have broken!

Hindustan Times  

Meghan Markle may have broken a rule at a farmers market she attended with Prince Harry and her pooch last week. Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, arrives at the Invictus Games venue in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday, April 15, 2022 At the Montecito market, however, there is a sign reading, "NO DOGS ALLOWED with the exception of recognised service animals. …

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

Meghan Markle labelled ‘not a great talent’ by top Hollywood agent after Spotify deal ends
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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Harry and Meghan’s ‘lack of productivity’ left Spotify and Netflix bosses ‘underwhelmed’, report says
1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Independent  

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

Prince Harry ‘wanted to interview Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump about childhood trauma’ for Spotify
1 year, 6 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle get slammed by Spotify executive
1 year, 6 months ago

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle get slammed by Spotify executive

Live Mint  

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 slammed by Spotify executive after podcast deal ends
1 year, 6 months ago

Harry and Meghan slammed by Spotify executive after podcast deal ends

The Independent  

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

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

Why Spotify’s bet on big names like Meghan unravelled
1 year, 6 months ago

Why Spotify’s bet on big names like Meghan unravelled

The Telegraph  

Spotify has a proprietary ad tech platform for its music, which is meant to make attaching ads to shows simple and lucrative. Annie Langston, an analyst at Midia Research, adds that Spotify’s platform is “oversaturated”, making it harder for any show to become a hit. He had Elon Musk on and they were smoking dope… it’s the kind of thing …

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

Harry-Meghan to lose $20-million Spotify deal
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 …

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

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

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

Spotify cuts 200 jobs in its podcast division but promises new original series incoming
1 year, 6 months ago

Spotify cuts 200 jobs in its podcast division but promises new original series incoming

India Today  

Spotify has announced plans to revamp its Podcast division by making structural changes, which includes cutting 200 jobs -- roughly 2 per cent of Spotify's global workforce. In a blog post, Sahar Elhabashi, VP and head of Spotify's podcast business, suggests that podcast listeners continue to grow and the company also enjoys a stable position on the market. In the …

Podcasting giant Spotify cuts 200 more jobs amid industry struggles
1 year, 6 months ago

Podcasting giant Spotify cuts 200 more jobs amid industry struggles

LA Times  

The engineer room in “Pod City” at Spotify’s regional headquarters in Los Angeles. The Stockholm-based audio company said podcast production companies Gimlet and Parcast will be combined into a “renewed Spotify Studios operation” that will be overseen by Julie McNamara, head of global podcast studios. The company heavily invested in podcasting over the years, buying several production companies such as …

Spotify kills 11 original podcasts, lays off around 5% staff
2 years, 2 months ago

Spotify kills 11 original podcasts, lays off around 5% staff

India TV News  

Spotify, a music streaming platform has been reportedly shuttering down 11 original podcasts from its in-house studios, as a part of cost-cutting and layoffs which recently took place. Among the podcasts which got cancelled from the in-house studio's Gimlet and Parcast are How to Save a Planet Crime Showa Medical Murders to name a few Also, in the second quarter …

Meghan Markle's Archetypes is knocked off No 1 spot in Spotify's 'top podcast' rankings
2 years, 3 months ago

Meghan Markle's Archetypes is knocked off No 1 spot in Spotify's 'top podcast' rankings

Daily Mail  

Meghan Markle's new podcast was today knocked off the number one spot in Spotify's 'Top Podcast' rankings as the Swedish streaming service was accused of wrongly using its own official charts to inflate Archetypes' position. Meghan Markle's new podcast was today knocked off the number one spot in Spotify's 'Top Podcast' rankings as the Swedish streaming service was accused of …

Spotify temporarily removed dozens of ‘Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast episodes due to ‘technical issue’
2 years, 7 months ago

Spotify temporarily removed dozens of ‘Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast episodes due to ‘technical issue’

LA Times  

Spotify this week temporarily removed dozens more episodes of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” one of the company’s most popular and controversial podcasts, according to the automated tracking website JRE Missing. Thirty-six newly removed episodes appear to have been recorded prior to Rogan’s exclusive licensing deal to take his show and its back catalog to Spotify in 2020, reportedly valued at …

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

Spotify to add advisories to podcasts discussing COVID-19
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 …

Spotify Loses Over $2 Billion in Three Days Amid Joe Rogan Podcast Controversy
2 years, 10 months ago

Spotify Loses Over $2 Billion in Three Days Amid Joe Rogan Podcast Controversy

News 18  

It seems American podcaster Joe Rogan’s controversial episode on COVID-19 misinformation has caused audio streaming platform Spotify a loss of $2 billion in market value. According to a report by Variety, the Swedish audio streaming company’s market capitalisation fell about $2.1 billion a span of three days last week after folk rocker Neil Young removed his songs from Spotify to …

Prince Harry and Meghan wade into Spotify anti-vax row
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 …

Spotify to launch rival podcast subscriptions to Apple: Report
3 years, 7 months ago

Spotify to launch rival podcast subscriptions to Apple: Report

India TV News  

Following Apple's announcement of paid subscription podcasts, Swedish music streaming service Spotify is planning to introduce a paid podcast subscription service, where it will not take a cut of revenue unlike Apple, the media reported. AppleInsider citing the Wall Street Journal reported that Spotify's offering will differ from Apple's as it will neither charge a fee nor take a revenue …

Spotify Testing New Audiobook Section With Nine Literary Classics Including Jane Eyre, Frankenstein
3 years, 10 months ago

Spotify Testing New Audiobook Section With Nine Literary Classics Including Jane Eyre, Frankenstein

News 18  

Spotify over the years has been going beyond music streaming by offering more content like podcasts. Although audiobooks have been available on the platform for long via various labels and channels, the new audiobooks are narrated by some notable artists from Hollywood and exclusively commissioned by the company. The new audiobooks available on Spotify include Great Expectations by Charles Dickens …

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

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

Prince Harry and Meghan will produce and host podcasts for Spotify
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 and Meghan Markle’s media empire expands with Spotify podcast deal
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 …

Spotify lands exclusive DC Universe podcasts
4 years, 6 months ago

Spotify lands exclusive DC Universe podcasts

LA Times  

Spotify on Thursday said it would be expanding its exclusive podcast library to include stories from the DC Universe. “The partnership — the first to involve the intellectual property of the entire DC Universe — will leverage iconic characters in new Spotify shows,” Spotify said in a blog post Thursday. Dawn Ostroff’s plan to turn Spotify into the ultimate podcast …

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