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Betches Media CEO Discusses Evolution and Audience Engagement

4/18/2026

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On the April 18 episode of Variety's Strictly Business, Aleen Dreksler, CEO of Betches Media, describes Betches' evolution from a college project to a media hub for women.
Dreksler notes that Betches serves as a comedic voice for women, focusing on pop culture and experiences.
She highlights direct messages as a key measure of audience interaction.
The episode features insights from the South by Southwest (SXSW) panel on sustaining creativity.

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On the April 18 episode of Variety's Strictly Business, Aleen Dreksler, CEO of Betches Media, describes Betches' evolution from a college project to a media hub for women.
Dreksler notes that Betches serves as a comedic voice for women, focusing on pop culture and experiences.
She highlights direct messages as a key measure of audience interaction.
The episode features insights from the South by Southwest (SXSW) panel on sustaining creativity.