Spotify and Harry and Meghan’s partnership has come to an unexpected end, resulting in just one series of their podcast “Archetypes.” The collaboration, which was initially described as a “multiyear partnership,” promised to deliver inspiring podcasts. However, it only produced a 12-episode series featuring Meghan interviewing notable guests like Serena Williams and Mariah Carey.
The deal, reportedly worth around $20 million, has now ended, with Spotify and Archewell Audio releasing a joint statement expressing pride in the series they created together. This premature conclusion follows Spotify executive Bill Simmons’ controversial remarks about the couple, referring to them as “grifters.” Simmons had previously expressed embarrassment about sharing the Spotify platform with Prince Harry.
Simmons has a history of making controversial statements, including a suspension from ESPN in 2014 for comments made about a domestic violence case. Spotify declined to respond to Simmons’ remarks, and Archewell Audio has not yet commented on the situation.
How did controversial remarks made by Spotify executive Bill Simmons impact the collaboration between Spotify and Archewell Audio for the podcast “Archetypes
Spotify and Harry and Meghan’s partnership has unexpectedly come to an end, resulting in just one series of their podcast “Archetypes.” Initially described as a “multiyear partnership,” this collaboration aimed to deliver inspiring podcasts but produced only a 12-episode series, featuring Meghan interviewing notable guests such as Serena Williams and Mariah Carey.
The deal, reportedly valued at about $20 million, has now concluded, with Spotify and Archewell Audio releasing a joint statement expressing their pride in the series they created together. Despite the premature conclusion, both parties acknowledged the achievements of the podcast.
This development follows controversial remarks made by Spotify executive Bill Simmons about the couple, referring to them as “grifters.” Simmons had previously expressed embarrassment regarding Prince Harry’s presence on the Spotify platform.
It’s worth noting that Simmons has a history of making controversial statements, leading to a suspension from ESPN in 2014 due to comments made about a domestic violence case. Spotify chose not to address Simmons’ remarks, and Archewell Audio has yet to provide a comment on the situation.
“Disappointing to see the Spotify and Harry-Meghan partnership come to an end so quickly. Hope they find new platforms to share their important voices and perspectives.”
It’s sad to see the Spotify and Harry-Meghan partnership come to an end after just one podcast series. However, I’m hopeful that they will find new ways to engage their audience and continue to create meaningful content in the future.