Who we are

Status is the definitive daily briefing that takes readers inside the corridors of media power, delivering fearless journalism that holds society’s most influential leaders to account.

Drawing on a deep well of sourcing and industry expertise, Status delivers hard-hitting reporting and unflinching analysis on the news media, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley. New editions arrive in inboxes each evening, Sunday through Thursday, providing trusted and impactful storytelling you won’t find anywhere else.

Founded in 2024, Status covers the powerful companies and egos that help shape our understanding of the world, including The New York Times, CNN, and Fox News; Hollywood giants such as Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount; and technology companies such as X, Meta, Google, and TikTok.

While some corporate media outlets have buckled under political pressure, Status remains relentless in its pursuit of the truth without sugarcoating.

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The team

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Oliver Darcy
Founder, lead author

An award-winning media reporter who has built a reputation for consistently delivering impactful scoops and must-read insight that pulls back the curtain on the industry. Oliver has broken numerous consequential stories and is widely-read by those who steer the industry, including news executives, Hollywood chiefs, tech titans, top politicos, and others seeking a deeper understanding of the ever-changing media landscape. Prior to founding Status, Oliver was CNN’s senior media reporter and author of the Reliable Sources newsletter. When he’s not pursuing the latest big story, he loves spending time with his cat Mister Albert, embarking on photo safaris across New York, and exploring the city’s culinary scene.

Jon Passantino
Executive editor

A veteran news editor with nearly two decades of experience, Jon has previously covered and overseen breaking news and enterprise reporting for CNN, BuzzFeed News and Fox News. Most recently, he was the Media editor at CNN, where he directed daily news coverage and edited the Reliable Sources newsletter. When he’s not working at Status, he enjoys exercising, the endless pursuit of good coffee and playing with his two young children.

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