The collaborative efforts between Spotify and Harry and Meghan have spawned a 12-episode “Archetypes” podcast series.
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Spotify CEO Bill Simmons has described Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, as “freebies” after the pair’s partnership with the streaming platform came to an end conclude. seems to end early on friday.
First time working with Harry and Meghan’s production company Archewell Audio announced in December 2020was originally described by Spotify as a “multi-year partnership” with delivery promise “podcast will inspire.”
However, collaborative efforts have resulted in a 12-episode “Archetypes” podcast series in which Meghan interviews notable guests, including Serena Williams and Mariah Carey.
The deal was widely reported at the time to be worth around $20 million.
“Spotify and Archewell Audio have mutually agreed to part ways and are proud of the series we’ve worked on together,” Spotify and Archewell Audio said in a joint statement.
This isn’t the first time Bill Simmons, Spotify’s head of podcast innovation and monetization, has made disparaging remarks about working former royals, having previously said he was “embarrassed.” ” when sharing the Spotify platform with Harry.
Simmons said on his podcast of the same name in January: “Shoot this guy to death, I’m so tired of this guy.
Simmons has previously come under fire for expressing controversial views, including in 2014 when he was suspended by ESPN for comments he made about a domestic violence case.
Spotify declined to respond to Simmons’ comment when contacted by CNBC. Archewell Audio did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment.
