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 seven days a week, 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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Meet the Team
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 leading coverage of the media industry, breaking news, and enterprise reporting.
As executive editor of Status, Jon oversees all editorial and helps drive the publication’s agenda-setting coverage of the media, Hollywood, and the powerful institutions shaping the information economy. Before joining Status, Jon directed CNN’s daily coverage of the media industry, edited the influential Reliable Sources newsletter, and spearheaded national news reporting. Earlier in his career, he served as the Los Angeles bureau chief at BuzzFeed News, and held senior editing roles at AOL and Fox News.
Brett LoGiurato
DEPUTY EDITOR
An accomplished journalist and media professional who has spent his career explaining the forces that shape politics, business, and the news industry.
Brett has reported on politics, media, and business, and how those worlds often collide. He has spent his career leading teams in high-impact newsrooms and in publishing, most recently at Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, and the Wharton School, helping audiences make sense of fast-moving news cycles, complex stories, and the personalities behind them. When he's not working, he can usually be found spending time with his wife and daughter, and/or attempting to tire out his dog.
Natalie Korach
Media correspondent
An experienced media reporter who has covered the intersection of journalism, business, and politics for leading outlets including Vanity Fair, The Wrap, and Mediaite.
She anchors the Wednesday and Sunday editions of the Status newsletter. At Vanity Fair, Natalie produced in-depth features on prominent media figures and chronicled the evolving media landscape with reporting on upstart and legacy organizations. In her spare time, she enjoys books generally classified as “beach reads,” collecting editions of old magazines, and consuming every reality TV show known to man.
Stacey Farish
Head of Sales
A seasoned media executive who has built a reputation for driving high-impact revenue strategies and forging powerful brand partnerships.
As head of sales at Status, she leads the company’s commercial efforts, helping fuel its rapid growth and deepening its relationships across the media and advertising landscape. Prior to joining Status, Farish served as president and chief revenue officer at Deadline, where she played a key role in scaling the business and expanding its footprint among top marketers and studios.
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