The Status newsletter, which covers the media industry, is nearing 100,000 subscribers as it celebrates its one-year anniversary, reports founder Oliver Darcy.
Darcy reports, “Fast-forward a year, and I’m proud to share that we’ve made remarkable progress. We’re closing in on 100,000 total subscribers. We’ve published hundreds of scoops, breaking some of the biggest stories in the media industry, often sending our more established competitors scrambling to catch up. Along the way, we’ve welcomed Jon Passantino—formerly CNN’s media editor—as our Executive Editor, held two live events, and we’ve launched the Power Lines podcast, delivering analysis and original reporting in a new weekly video/audio format.
“Of course, not everyone in the halls of power welcomes Status’ success. Some would surely prefer that there wasn’t a nightly newsletter scrutinizing—and, at times, calling out—their actions. But that scrutiny is the point. Media doesn’t just reflect society, it determines how information flows, how culture is shaped, and how we communicate with one another. Strong, independent coverage makes the entire ecosystem better.
“Over the last twelve months, we’ve also learned a few things about building an independent media company from the ground up.”
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