BarkBox CEO apologizes for "disrespectful" message about Pride merchandise

BarkBox CEO apologizes for leaked message exposing paused Pride ads — but they're still paused

BarkBox's CEO is "deeply sorry" for a leaked message that revealed the company's plans to forgo advertising for its LGBTQ+ Pride collection — but they appear to have followed through on those plans. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.The dog product subscription service came under fire earlier this week after a message from an employee was shared on social media, exposing the company'…

BarkBox CEO apologizes after leaked memo exposes plan to axe ‘politically charged’ Pride marketing

BarkBox CEO Matt Meeker apologized after a leaked message from a staffer on Reddit exposed the company’s plans to axe marketing for its Pride campaign out of fear it would “feel more like a political statement.”

BarkBox CEO Apologizes for 'Disrespectful' Message About Pride Merchandise

large protests against companies that have participated in Pride Month celebrations in recent years, including Bud Light and Target.The LGBTQ+ community and its allies view Pride Month as a critical celebration of the community's progress in securing victories, such as same-sex marriage and other legal protections. But it's also a call to action to continue advancing rights and tolerance, particularly amid recent spikes in anti-LGBTQ+ legislatio…

BarkBox backlash: Company forced to apologise following Pride Month dog toy row

The CEO of BarkBox has had to issue a statement of apology on social media after a leaked internal message offended LGBTQ+ subscribers.

BarkBox CEO apologizes for "disrespectful" message about Pride merchandise

The company's approach to Pride Month sparked backlash from both conservatives and the LGBTQ+ community.