Brands scale back Pride initiatives while others stay the course

The news: Approximately two-thirds of corporations plan to scale back LGBTQ Pride Month engagement in June, per a Gravity Research study cited by Forbes.

  • 39% of companies stated they would reduce Pride Month engagement this year, with 43% saying this would involve reducing external shows of support, including having a visual or financial presence at Pride marches, offering Pride merchandise, and partnering with influencers for Pride sponsorships.
  • Another 19% stated that decreased engagement would be internal, such as altering communication with employees centering on equality and offering employee resource groups.

First Published on Apr 25, 2025