Although Meghan Markle already stepped down as a senior member of the royal family, it cannot be denied that the "Meghan Effect" is still there. Her influence may remain the same, as everything she wears sell out in minutes. With that, can she be a social media influencer now that she's not bound to royal rules and protocols?
Meghan Markle's royal stamp of approval can help her brand's sales as no one can. She took the royal world by storm when she joined the royal family, and the same thing could happen when she started promoting different things on social media.
Bianca Gates, the co-founder of the shoe brand Birdies, which Prince Harry's wife worn multiple times publicly, said the "Markle Sparkle" is a marketing move that no one could buy or couldn't be bought before. But as they now stepped down as senior royals, her endorsement might be soon for sale.
As they seek to be financially independent, some believed they might capitalize on their fame. However, according to Town & Country, it might be unlikely that the former actress would be a full-pledged company spokesperson or endorser.
If ever Meghan Markle would launch her own website or social media again, she might not do sponsored posts anytime soon. This move might be a significant shift from her own personal brand. But, it might not be impossible that she would receive a lot of sponsored products that she might promote online.
It has been a common practice for the companies to give their products for free to famed celebrities and high-profile influencers to be promoted publicly. Undoubtedly, the former actress is aware of this practice, having a lifestyle blog before officially joining the royal family. This was just put to a stop when she started representing Queen Elizabeth II, receiving public funding, and abiding several royal rules and protocols, like controlling the gifts she could receive.
Now to up their new planned career, The Sun noted that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hired the former Hollywood adviser of David and Victoria Beckham, Rebecca Mostow. She also used to work with Prince and Seal.
"Rebecca is extremely discreet, diligent and professional and has been around high-end celebrities for decades," a source told the publication. "She's exactly what Harry and Meghan were looking for and came highly recommended."
Now, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have an "all-star team" working for them as they begin their new lives in Hollywood. This now includes talent agent Nick Collins, business manager Andrew Meyer and top Hollywood lawyer Rick Genow.
