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The Lonely Office

Corporate Psyops: How Companies Control Narratives

Mar 19, 2025
22:04

This week we explore corporate messaging tactics that walk the line between strategic communication and outright manipulation. When a seemingly doomed company announces they're "facing unexpected challenges" but miraculously recovers days later, should employees feel relieved or manipulated? From mysteriously "secured" contracts to stress balls instead of bonuses, companies are experts at controlling their narrative. We explore the blurry line between necessary narrative control and outright deception.


Hosts:


Matt Sunbulli

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Aaron Calafato

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Leah Ova

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Editorial:

Matt Sunbulli

Brooks Borden

Conor Bezane

Aaron Calafato


Senior Audio Engineer:

Ken Wendt


Research:

Zaid Safe

Matt Sunbulli

Aaron Calafato

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