Dropout Streamer Expands Team Amidst Growing Content Slate
Dropout, the streaming service and media company previously known as CollegeHumor, announced key hires and promotions within its production, development, and marketing teams on February 3, 2026, according to Variety. The move signals a significant expansion for the company as its content slate continues to grow.
The company has hired Alexandria Bla as its new Head of Production and also added a new Head of Marketing, according to Variety. These additions are intended to bolster Dropout's ability to create and promote its original content.
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