Brian Allison

Technical Director

Brian is a technical director with the media production team at Marketplace. His job is to make sure the shows get on the air and sound as good as they can.

Before coming to Marketplace in 2016, he was a freelance audio engineer with clients such as Nickelodeon, Disney and Los Lonely Boys. Prior to that, he worked as an engineer at Interscope Records in Los Angeles with artists such as Usher, Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas and American Idol.

Brian graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2008 with a degree in music production and engineering.

Latest from Brian Allison

Feb 15, 2021
Google agrees to pay for some news content in Australia, but …
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The deal between the search giant and Seven West Media has been described as more of a consolation prize than a breakthrough. Plus, British daffodil prices, which are usually stable at around $1.40 per bunch, could be about to rise.
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Feb 15, 2021
Bare arenas becoming a sore sight for sports, entertainment sponsors
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The CDC has new guidelines for the reopening of schools. New York Fashion Week has virtually begun.
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Feb 12, 2021
Will robots try to cut in line for COVID vaccinations?
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Pharmacies are preparing for bot attacks that could game online vaccine registration and snap up available appointments. Plus, while Wall Street worries about more COVID relief sparking inflation, central bankers don’t see it. And, looking back at various market bubbles throughout history, from GameStop to the Roaring ’20s and beyond.
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Feb 12, 2021
Britain’s economy saw its largest decline on record
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Brexit and the pandemic contributed to a decline of almost 10% last year. Also, people are moving out of London. Plus, meal kits replace parades for Lunar New Year. And, France plans a labor code reform so you can eat lunch at your desk.
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Feb 12, 2021
Savings, checking … and now cryptocurrency accounts
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BNY Mellon, the country’s oldest bank, plans to offer cryptocurrency services to its clients. Plus, a new challenge to the ballot measure that exempted Uber and Lyft from California’s gig economy law. And, the Department of Housing and Urban Development says it’s extending protections against housing discrimination to include LGBTQ people.
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Feb 11, 2021
Individual investor frenzy focuses on cannabis stocks
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The traders who buy stocks like GameStop have moved on to Tilray, which is seeing wild fluctuations in its share price. Plus, stock exchanges challenge a rule change that would make market data open and free. And, an interview with the co-founder of the 9to5 labor movement.
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Feb 11, 2021
The history of an office rebellion
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We speak with the directors and producers of a new documentary, “9to5: The Story of a Movement.” Plus, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s latest analysis of the U.S. economy, including sobering thoughts on an unemployment situation that is even worse than it looks.
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Feb 11, 2021
Amsterdam takes London’s crown as Europe’s stock-trading hub
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Without a post-Brexit deal for financial services, EU-based banks are barred from trading shares in the U.K. Plus, oil states face trillions in losses in the move away from fossil fuels. And, Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine could alleviate global supply issues.
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Feb 10, 2021
Yet more evidence of a “K-shaped” economic recovery
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Plus, the latest reading of consumer prices in the U.S. and what they mean for worries about inflation. And, a contact tracing program in Miami Beach, Florida, to keep people healthy and arts venues, hotels and restaurants running.
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Feb 10, 2021
European Commission chief admits underestimating difficulty of vaccine efforts
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European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, admiotted to being late in ordering coronavirus vaccines, too optimistic about mass production and too confident about supply security. Plus, could vaccine passports really make pandemic travel possible? And, video conferencing has made us pay more attention to what’s in our backgrounds, it’s also boosted the book business.
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