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 5, 2020
Credit where credit is due
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An economist agrees with the president’s optimism in the State of the Union address but warns about potential trouble ahead. The prosperity touted in Trump’s speech isn’t really being shared by everyone. Macy’s is having to downsize.
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Feb 5, 2020
Best. Economy. Ever.*
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We fact-check President Trump’s claims from his State of the Union address, including his assertion about a blue collar boom. Why a lower U.S. trade deficit is not necessarily a good thing.
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Feb 5, 2020
Cruise ships quarantined over coronavirus fears
Leisure cruise companies are under pressure after ships are quarantined over the coronavirus. Cathay Pacific asks its staff to take unpaid leave. Europe’s largest train station gets a makeover.
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Feb 4, 2020
IndyCar is looking for a jump
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Global markets rebound Tuesday after the coronavirus spooked investors. Can Penske’s acquisition of the IndyCar series bring in viewers and, just as importantly, financial backers?
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Feb 4, 2020
Dem mess in Des Moines
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Democrats try to sort out the mess with the Iowa Caucus vote tally. What’s the status of the American health care system ahead of the State of the Union address? Coronavirus fears force Disney to shut down two major theme parks in Asia.
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Feb 4, 2020
World’s largest gambling center shuts casinos on coronavirus fears
Macau shuts down its casinos on coronavirus concerns. Will OPEC cut oil supply as virus fears reduce demand? Air Asia becomes the subject of a bribery probe. Nigerians complain about new U.S. visa restrictions.
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Feb 3, 2020
A pandemic’s economic ripple
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China’s central bank cuts interest rates slightly as the coronavirus scare sinks stocks. U.S. markets feel the impact of that economic disruption. Even the losers of the Super Bowl get bonuses.
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Feb 3, 2020
Are you ready for some sick days?
Mike Ehrmann
Coronavirus fears cause Chinese stocks to plunge following the Lunar New Year holiday. The economy is doing great, unless you ask Millennials and young people of color. Businesses adapt to people calling in sick the Monday after the Super Bowl.
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Feb 3, 2020
China shares plunge on coronavirus fears
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Coronavirus fears cause Chinese stocks to fall on the first trading day following the Lunar New Year holiday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson lays out next steps for Brexit. Drought in Zambia means millions now rely on food aid.
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Jan 31, 2020
Settled status update
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China’s latest economic data are looking good thanks to some “creative” accounting. European bank regulators are figuring out which stress tests are the best to prognosticate a downturn. EU citizens in the U.K. navigate their post-Brexit status paperwork.
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