He’s out…
Senior CNN media reporter Oliver Darcy announced he is leaving the network to launch his own standalone newsletter.
In an email blast Thursday morning, Darcy rolled out his newsletter, called “Status,” — which he billed as the “definitive nightly briefing that informs readers about what is really happening in the corridors of media power.”
“In nearly a decade on the beat, seven years of which were for CNN, Darcy has built a reputation for consistently delivering consequential scoops and must-read insight that pulls back the curtain on the industry,” the email blast read — announcing his tenure with the network had indeed concluded.
Darcy, who authored the nightly Reliable Sources newsletter for CNN which he took over from Brian Stelter has grown increasingly critical of CNN in recent months.
Darcy confirmed his exit in a statement.
“It has been the privilege of my life to report for CNN and serve as the steward of the Reliable Sources franchise — particularly during a time when truth is under assault and people are searching for accurate, reliable information,” Darcy said. “Covering the information space is more important than ever and I am excited to launch Status, embark on this new journey, and tap into my entrepreneurial spirit.”
In a statement, CNN chief Mark Thompson said, “Oliver has established himself as a tough but scrupulously fair leading voice in media reporting and commentary – never afraid to call it as he sees it. He has been a great shepherd of CNN’s Reliable Sources newsletter, and we wish him every success in his new entrepreneurial adventure.”
Status is slated to be distributed five nights per week — with one to be distributed for free, and four editions to require a paid subscription.
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