Oliver Darcy — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Awarded the SABEW award for media reporting in 2017.
Founder and author of Status, a nightly media briefing with 85,000 total subscribers as of July 2025.
Founded Status, an independent newsletter focused on the media industry.
Will co-host the 'Power Lines' videocast starting July 2025.
Graduated from the University of California, Merced, with a degree in political science.

Biography

Oliver Darcy is the founder and author of Status, a nightly briefing that informs readers about the media industry. The Wall Street Journal has recognized Status as a "must-read," and it is widely read by news chiefs, Hollywood studio bosses, and technology executives. Darcy’s reporting focuses on issues related to the news media, technology platforms, and the entertainment industry, offering hard-hitting reporting and uncompromising analysis.