<p>In a joint statement released by Harry and Meghan's company and Spotify, it has been confirmed that the streaming giant and the royal couple have decided to part ways, effectively ending their lucrative podcast deal. Spotify also announced that it would not be renewing Meghan's podcast, Archetypes, which aired for 12 episodes from August 2022, for a second season. The original contract, estimated to be worth $25 million (£18 million), was established in late 2020 and was one of the significant commercial agreements the couple ventured into after stepping down from their royal duties and relocating to the United States.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is Archetype podcast?</strong></h2>

<p>The podcast's official description reads, "Archetypes with Meghan - a podcast where we investigate, dissect, and subvert the labels that try to hold women back."</p>

<p>When the podcast deal was initially announced, Prince Harry expressed his hope that it would provide a platform for diverse perspectives and unheard voices. Archetypes, hosted by Meghan, featured discussions with prominent figures such as Serena Williams and Mariah Carey, delving into the stereotypes faced by women. One episode also featured India's Deepika Padukone. Other women featured on the podcast include Mindy Kaling, Jenny Slate, Constance Wu, Paris Hilton, and more.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Spotify and Archewell Studio's statements</strong></h2>

<p>A statement from Spotify and Archewell Audio, the couple's content creation label, expressed pride in the series they created together. In December, Archetypes received the top podcast award at the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, a recognition celebrated by Meghan, who expressed her passion for the creative process and engaging conversations with inspiring guests.</p>

<p>She said "I loved digging my hands into the process, sitting up late at night in bed, working on the writing and creative. And I loved digging deep into meaningful conversation with my diverse and inspiring guests, laughing and learning with them. It has been such a labour of love."</p>

<p>According to an Archewell spokesperson quoted by The Wall Street Journal, Meghan is currently exploring opportunities to develop content for the Archetypes audience on another platform.</p>

<h2><strong>Is Spotify's decision driven by 'strategic realignment'?</strong></h2>

<p>Spotify's decision to end the podcast deal with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex follows its recent announcement of cutting 200 jobs in its podcast division as part of a strategic realignment, after a period of significant investment in the medium.</p>

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In a joint statement released by Harry and Meghan's company and Spotify, it has been confirmed that the streaming giant and the royal couple have decided to part ways, effectively ending their lucrative podcast deal.

In a joint statement released by Harry and Meghan's company and Spotify, it has been confirmed that the streaming giant and the royal couple have decided to part ways, effectively ending their lucrative podcast deal. Spotify also announced that it would not be renewing Meghan's podcast, Archetypes, which aired for 12 episodes from August 2022, for a second season. The original contract, estimated to be worth $25 million (£18 million), was established in late 2020 and was one of the significant commercial agreements the couple ventured into after stepping down from their royal duties and relocating to the United States. What is Archetype podcast? The podcast's official description reads, "Archetypes with Meghan - a podcast where we investigate, dissect, and subvert the labels that try to hold women back." When the podcast deal was initially announced, Prince Harry expressed his hope that it would provide a platform for diverse perspectives and unheard voices. Archetypes, hosted by Meghan, featured discussions with prominent figures such as Serena Williams and Mariah Carey, delving into the stereotypes faced by women. One episode also featured India's Deepika Padukone. Other women featured on the podcast include Mindy Kaling, Jenny Slate, Constance Wu, Paris Hilton, and more. Also Read: Meghan Markle's claim of being objectified on Deal or No Deal shut down by show official Spotify and Archewell Studio's statements A statement from Spotify and Archewell Audio, the couple's content creation label, expressed pride in the series they created together. In December, Archetypes received the top podcast award at the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, a recognition celebrated by Meghan, who expressed her passion for the creative process and engaging conversations with inspiring guests. She said "I loved digging my hands into the process, sitting up late at night in bed, working on the writing and creative. And I loved digging deep into meaningful conversation with my diverse and inspiring guests, laughing and learning with them. It has been such a labour of love." According to an Archewell spokesperson quoted by The Wall Street Journal, Meghan is currently exploring opportunities to develop content for the Archetypes audience on another platform. Is Spotify's decision driven by 'strategic realignment'? Spotify's decision to end the podcast deal with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex follows its recent announcement of cutting 200 jobs in its podcast division as part of a strategic realignment, after a period of significant investment in the medium. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Prince Harry and Meghan's lucrative podcast deal ends as Spotify parts ways with the couple

<p>Meghan Markle recalled her initial years in showbiz when she quit her part in the show 'Deal or No Deal' in 2006. In the latest episode of her podcast, 'Archetypes', Markle spoke at length about the show and revealed why she had quit the show.&nbsp;<br />
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During the podcast, Markle admitted that she was "really grateful;" for the job but there was "little substance" to her part.<br />
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"I ended up quitting the show. I was so much more than what was being objectified on the stage," Markle said.<br />
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She added, "I didn`t like feeling forced to be all looks and little substance, and that`s how it felt for me at the time being reduced to this specific archetype: the word 'bimbo.'"<br />
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Meghan spoke to Paris Hilton in the episode and also shared details about her life prior to her acting career. She reflected on her time spent studying international relations in college and her experience riding in an Argentinean politician`s motorcade and how she decided the position didn`t fit with her principles.<br />
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"I was grateful for the job, but not about how it made me feel, which was not smart," she said. "By the way, I was surrounded by smart women ... but that wasn`t the focus. It was solely about beauty and not necessarily about brains," Markle recalled, adding that a woman kept telling her to "suck it in."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Markle eventually became a prominent name after she featured in legal drama 'Suits'. She later quit her eating career after she married Britain's Prince Harry in 2018.&nbsp;</p>


Meghan Markle recalled her initial years in showbiz when she quit her part in the show 'Deal or No Deal' in 2006. In the latest episode of her podcast, 'Archetypes', Markle spoke at length about the show and revealed why she had quit the show.

Meghan Markle recalled her initial years in showbiz when she quit her part in the show 'Deal or No Deal' in 2006. In the latest episode of her podcast, 'Archetypes', Markle spoke at length about the show and revealed why she had quit the show. During the podcast, Markle admitted that she was "really grateful;" for the job but there was "little substance" to her part. "I ended up quitting the show. I was so much more than what was being objectified on the stage," Markle said. She added, "I didn`t like feeling forced to be all looks and little substance, and that`s how it felt for me at the time being reduced to this specific archetype: the word 'bimbo.'" Meghan spoke to Paris Hilton in the episode and also shared details about her life prior to her acting career. She reflected on her time spent studying international relations in college and her experience riding in an Argentinean politician`s motorcade and how she decided the position didn`t fit with her principles. "I was grateful for the job, but not about how it made me feel, which was not smart," she said. "By the way, I was surrounded by smart women ... but that wasn`t the focus. It was solely about beauty and not necessarily about brains," Markle recalled, adding that a woman kept telling her to "suck it in." Markle eventually became a prominent name after she featured in legal drama 'Suits'. She later quit her eating career after she married Britain's Prince Harry in 2018.

Meghan Markle says she quit a show in 2006 that had reduced her 'to a bimbo'

<p>Meghan Markle wants to trademark the historic word 'archetypes' after her announcement that the word would be used as the title of her upcoming Spotify podcast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a report by the British newspaper The Daily Mail, the 40-year-old Duchess of Sussex has already made the application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in March.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The paper also mentioned that the list of goods and services in the application includes anything "in the fields of cultural treatment of women and stereotypes facing women".&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Anything' means anything from podcasts, TV, DVDs, computer networks, the internet, streaming media and entertainment services distributed through cable or satellite TV.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The application was apparently made by Archewell Audio, which is owned by Prince Harry and Meghan and based in Delaware, a state in the US considered a tax shelter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In case they get the trademark, it would mean Harry and Meghan own the trademark rather than Spotify. The music streaming company paid the couple an alleged amount of $31 million to produce podcast content for their platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports have added that she could face legal challenges only because of the trademark application. Skincare and cleaning company business with 'Archetypes' as names might sue her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Harry and Meghan's Spotify podcast will finally debut this summer, the Archewell foundation had announced and will be hosted by Meghan. She will speak to historians and experts about women. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a trailer for the Archewell Audio project, Meghan said, "This is how we talk about women: the words that raise our girls, and how the media reflects women back to us. But where do these stereotypes come from? And how do they keep showing up and defining our lives?".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'll have conversations with women who know all too well how these typecasts shape our narratives. And I'll talk to historians to understand how we even got here in the first place," she added.&nbsp;</p>

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Meghan Markle wants to trademark the historic word 'archetypes' after her announcement that the word would be used as the title of her upcoming Spotify podcast. As per a report by the British newspaper The Daily Mail, the 40-year-old Duchess of Sussex has already made the application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in March.

Meghan Markle wants to trademark the historic word 'archetypes' after her announcement that the word would be used as the title of her upcoming Spotify podcast. As per a report by the British newspaper The Daily Mail, the 40-year-old Duchess of Sussex has already made the application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in March. The paper also mentioned that the list of goods and services in the application includes anything "in the fields of cultural treatment of women and stereotypes facing women". 'Anything' means anything from podcasts, TV, DVDs, computer networks, the internet, streaming media and entertainment services distributed through cable or satellite TV. ALSO READ | US: Fast-food chain Burger King faces lawsuit over claims that ads are misleading customers The application was apparently made by Archewell Audio, which is owned by Prince Harry and Meghan and based in Delaware, a state in the US considered a tax shelter. In case they get the trademark, it would mean Harry and Meghan own the trademark rather than Spotify. The music streaming company paid the couple an alleged amount of $31 million to produce podcast content for their platform. Reports have added that she could face legal challenges only because of the trademark application. Skincare and cleaning company business with 'Archetypes' as names might sue her. The Harry and Meghan's Spotify podcast will finally debut this summer, the Archewell foundation had announced and will be hosted by Meghan. She will speak to historians and experts about women. IN PICS | Can the Queen go to prison? Here's a list of British Royals who faced legal troubles In a trailer for the Archewell Audio project, Meghan said, "This is how we talk about women: the words that raise our girls, and how the media reflects women back to us. But where do these stereotypes come from? And how do they keep showing up and defining our lives?". "I'll have conversations with women who know all too well how these typecasts shape our narratives. And I'll talk to historians to understand how we even got here in the first place," she added. WATCH | Much-awaited driverless trucks still not ready in US ×

Meghan Markle tries to trademark centuries-old word 'archetypes' for upcoming podcast