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

Oct 21, 2019
French chefs are making a meal out of food waste
John Laurenson
The trade war hits the latest corporate earnings. New Jersey debuts the “American Dream” mega-mall. French startups are on the front lines of the fight against food waste.
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Oct 21, 2019
Retail therapy with a side of fries
What’s the cost of the opioid crisis to the economy? We’ve gone from Bitcoin to “stable coins.” Brick-and-mortar retailers turn to food to attract customers.
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Oct 21, 2019
Brexit déjà vu
Britain tries to leave the EU… again. Why government reforms may not quell protests in Lebanon. Australia is looking for its next generation of entrepreneurs.
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Oct 18, 2019
Trump’s feelin’ so fly like a G7
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The next G7 Summit will be held at President Trump’s Doral resort, sparking more emoluments chatter? China’s lowered GDP numbers could have global implications. Disney teams up with TenCent on a new “Star Wars” novel.
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Oct 18, 2019
Want to save the bees? Buy organic.
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US tariffs on European products like Scotch and cheese kick in. Saudi Arabia’s $2-trillion oil IPO is put on hold. A Facebook founder lobbies for Big Tech to be broken up. Organic farming helps bees survive.
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Oct 18, 2019
Lebanon rocked by protests over WhatsApp tax
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Lebanon faces the largest demonstrations in years over a worsening economic crisis. U.S. tariffs on Scotch whisky and cashmere come into effect. China’s days of double digit growth are probably over.
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Oct 17, 2019
Venture capital is no longer where the green tech grows
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Investors are cautiously optimistic about a tentative Brexit deal. China’s growth hits a 30-year low. VCs are turning away from green tech.
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Oct 17, 2019
Under Armour overhead
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The UK and EU reach a Brexit deal.. sort of. Under Armour teams up with Virgin Galactic to make spacesuits for private astronauts. A Cincinnati community center helps residents achieve homeownership.
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Oct 17, 2019
Nestlé plans to return $20bn to shareholders
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Markets react as the UK and EU agree to a new Brexit deal. Barcelona deals with violent protests over a desire for Catalonian independence. Nestlé is flush with cash after a multi-year restructuring. Hydroelectric power isn’t as clean as you’d think.
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Oct 16, 2019
These aren’t the droids you’re working for
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Consumers might not be able to prop up the U.S. economy anymore. Workplace AI is less robot takeover than it is clerical. NBA players fight mental health stigma.
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