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

May 14, 2020
Midnight lines outside barber shops in New Zealand
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New Zealand’s finance minister unveils a “once-in-a-generation” budget to support the country’s businesses as they start reopening. Spain introduces a 14-day quarantine for all foreign visitors. British cheesemakers’ call for public support.
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May 13, 2020
Fed Chair calls for more emergency spending
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Jerome Powell is urging Congress and the White House to spend more money to prop up the economy. Brands are reportedly cutting back spending for TV ads. County officials in Michigan have temporarily stopped foreclosing on properties for unpaid taxes.
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May 13, 2020
Washington wrestles over new stimulus
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House Democrats have a fresh stimulus bill that would double the amount of aid the government has already spent, to $6 trillion. Uber wants to buy Grubhub. Understanding the continued health insurance coverage known as COBRA.
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May 13, 2020
The UK economy’s sharpest contraction since the financial crisis
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The British economy shrank by 2% during the first three months of the year. Also, India announces $266 billion worth of stimulus measures for businesses. Shoppers in Chile share concerns about safety during the virus.
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May 12, 2020
Tesla and Elon Musk’s defiance
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How will government officials respond to Elon Musk’s declaration that he’s opening up Tesla’s assembly plant in Northern California? Moods among small businesses are the lowest since 2008. Substance use treatment goes virtual during COVID-19.
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May 12, 2020
An update on your stimulus money
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Still waiting for stimulus money? The deadline for people to get their direct deposit bank information to the IRS is Wednesday. Optimism among small business owners is down. Frugality is becoming more ingrained in the culture.
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May 12, 2020
Oil giant Aramco’s profits fall 25%
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Saudi Arabia takes a hit as profits at its state-run oil firm dip. Toyota and Honda release warnings about the year ahead for automakers. The Premier League warns its soccer clubs they’ll owe TV broadcasters more than $400 million.
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May 11, 2020
The status of more cash for U.S. citizens
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The White House and members of Congress are considering whether to push another stimulus package. Unemployment may get worse yet before it gets better. How hotels are having to rethink safety. COVID-19 puts Britain’s relationship with China under strain.
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May 11, 2020
When is it safe to go back to work?
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Workers and employers want to know: When will it be safe to go back to work? And how will we know? Data emerges that shows U.S. meat is still being shipped overseas, especially to China. France begins to lift virus restrictions.
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May 11, 2020
UK to ease lockdown restrictions
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We hear from the construction and hospitality industries as the U.K. government unveils plans to exit lockdown. A look at Paris on the first day back at work after one of Europe’s longest and strictest lockdowns. Disneyland in Shanghai reopens.
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