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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 5, 2020

    The data on economic anxiety

    Nearly a third of us say our financial situation is causing us to lose sleep.
    Cindy Ord/Getty Images

    The findings of our new Marketplace-Edison Research Poll, a national scientific survey out today. It’s the highest jump we’ve seen in our Economic Anxiety Index®. Plus, an Iranian airline flouted flight restrictions on China, likely contributing to the spread of COVID-19.

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  • May 5, 2020

    UK tests contact tracing as government mulls loosening lockdown

    The U.K. is testing a contact-tracing app as the government weighs how to lift the country's lockdown measures.
    Leon Neal/Getty Images

    Britain trials a new contact-tracing app as it prepares to loosen lockdown restrictions. India exporters feel the COVID-19 pinch. Has the global pandemic reshaped the agenda for U.S.-U.K. trade talks?

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  • May 4, 2020

    Who benefits if payroll tax is cut?

    A payroll tax could prove popular, but it would cut into the social security system.
    Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

    President Trump said any new economic stimulus would have to include a cut in payroll tax. Credit cards adapt to the COVID-19 economy. When Warren Buffett talks, investors listen. How TV and movies are filmed during lockdown.

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  • May 4, 2020

    Major retail bankruptcies begin

    J. Crew is the first major retailer to file for bankruptcy protection in the COVID-19 era.
    Jeenah Moon/Getty Images

    J. Crew has entered bankruptcy protection, the first major retail chain to do so during the COVID-19 era. A global summit aiming to raise more than $7 billion for vaccines and treatments. The 57 million people with jobs labeled “vulnerable.”

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  • May 4, 2020

    4 million Italians head back to work

    Many Italians are returning to work after two months of lockdown.
    Tiziana Fabi/AFP via Getty Images

    Italy has deep economic scars from its COVID-19 lockdown. The European Commission hosts an online pledge drive to help fund a pandemic vaccine. Air France and Norwegian Air have been handed lifelines.

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  • May 1, 2020

    The stock market’s big April gains

    The stock market’s big April gains
    Kena Betancur/Getty Images

    The S&P 500 went up more than 12% in April. Analysts say they expect to see a sales decline of more than 50% for automakers. Amazon’s warning on company spending. Relief efforts for undocumented immigrants.

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  • May 1, 2020

    Rent is due. Can people pay?

    Advocates want rents to be canceled until people can return to work safely.
    Julie Jammot/AFP via Getty Images

    With May 1 rent due, there are strikes nationally with so many people out of work. Macy’s plans to reopen 68 stores on Monday. An important tax ruling for businesses that got Paycheck Protection Program money. South Africa eases restrictions.

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  • May 1, 2020

    Africa’s strictest lockdown begins to ease

    In South Africa, face masks will be mandatory in public and at work.
    Michele Spatari/AFP via Getty Images

    South Africa tries to boost its economy as COVID-19 restrictions have already led to heavy job losses. Pineapple prices have spiked there as more people start home brewing. International Workers’ Day turns virtual.

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  • Apr 30, 2020

    The worst string of layoffs on record

    COVID-19 has altered the landscape for local chambers of commerce, who function to promote local businesses.
    Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    Roughly 30.3 million people have now filed for jobless aid. How the pandemic is widening inequality. Tesla’s surprise report of profits during the first quarter of 2020. How big banks were temporarily locked out of the Paycheck Protection Program.

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  • Apr 30, 2020

    Low interest rates are a double-edged sword

    Low interest rates are great for stimulus in a time of need. But what about for savers?
    Federal Reserve via Getty Images

    The Federal Reserve has now decided to keep interest rates super low, near zero. Oil giant Shell cuts investor dividends for the first time in 80 years. And, game theory for robots — they’re learning economics, too, you know.

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