Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
INTO responds to backlash over Ariana Grande op-ed
Company response
INTO apologized for publishing an op-ed that criticized Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” video as anti-queer. After negative backlash and reported death threats against the writer, INTO removed the writer’s name; its editor said the publication had failed the writer. The editor also said he launched an internal investigation into allegations concerning the writer and that the writer would not contribute to INTO for the time being.
Company response
Apology — INTO
has apologized for publishing a think-piece on Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” music video which deemed the video “surprisingly anti-queer.”
Remediation — INTO
After the negative backlash, INTO removed the author’s name from the op-ed saying that the author had received “numerous death threats.”
Investigation — INTO
“Given the seriousness of these allegations, I personally spoke with the writer and immediately launched an internal investigation,” Stafford writes.
Personnel action — INTO
And the writer will not be contributing to INTO for the time being.
Source excerpt
LGBT website INTO, which is owned by the app Grindr, has apologized for publishing a think-piece on Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” music video which deemed the video “surprisingly anti-queer.”
And the writer will not be contributing to INTO for the time being.
After the negative backlash, INTO removed the author’s name from the op-ed saying that the author had received “numerous death threats.”
2008
Defamation dispute over the “Into the unknown” briefing
INTO threatened legal action against the University and College Union over a briefing critical of the company. The union removed the briefing from its website; the available material does not establish that litigation proceeded to a final judgment.
2008
Questions over delayed Companies House filings
A UK MP questioned the company’s delayed filing of financial records. Andrew Colin attributed the delay to an administrative error and said the first filed accounts showed a £1.7 million loss.
2008
Controversy surrounding INTO’s corporate aircraft
A subsidiary called INTO Air was associated with a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft registered as G-INTO. The aircraft attracted commentary because of its cost and use for executive travel; the registration was later removed from the UK Civil Aviation Authority database.
2007
UCU opposition to INTO’s university partnerships
The University and College Union criticised INTO over union recognition, employment conditions and the effect of private pathway operations on university staff and existing services. Several institutions reportedly declined or reconsidered proposed partnerships after staff opposition.