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

Sep 23, 2019
Fast fashion’s quick work
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The U.K. scrambles to get erstwhile Thomas Cook customers home. Oxfam pushes Second Hand September for the good of the environment.
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Sep 23, 2019
What now for Thomas Cook employees and customers?
As the world’s oldest travel-booking company collapses, how do customers and shareholders bear the impact? Recommendations to cut down on meat and dairy hits small environmentally-friendly farmers.
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Sep 20, 2019
Apple is (candy) crushin’ it
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Colt “suspends” the AR-15. Patagonia shutters stores Friday for the climate strike. Apple launches its “Arcade.”
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Sep 20, 2019
Is your company cool with you walking out for the environment?
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The U.S. and China continue trade talks. Workers are walking out of the job Friday to protest for the environment. Impossible Foods is getting fake meat into your supermarket aisles.
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Sep 20, 2019
The eco-friendly alternative to disposable baby diapers
India cuts its corporate tax to one of the lowest rates in Asia. Japan’s economy will be a big winner from hosting the Rugby World Cup. Amid global climate protests, we discover some dirty statistics about disposable diapers.
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Sep 19, 2019
Huawei sans the USA
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Why did some board members dissent on the Fed’s rate cut? Facebook will appoint a content moderation “supreme court.” Huawei pushes into Europe without U.S. tech.
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Sep 19, 2019
BET bets on streaming
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The Fed lowers interest rates but not unanimously. GM cuts striker benefits. BET enters the streaming wars.
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Sep 19, 2019
The mental toll of “cleaning” the Internet
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Huawei’s lawyers are looking to overturn a U.S. ban on the Chinese technology giant’s equipment. Britain’s central bank is set to hold rates. Social media moderators are feeling the strain of weeding out illegal and disturbing content.
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Sep 18, 2019
Premium rockin’ in the stream world
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Is Wednesday’s all but certain rate one of several to come? Amazon announces a Neil Young-approved, hi-def music streaming service.
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Sep 18, 2019
Detroit, job city
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The Fed steps into the “repo” market. Detroiters ready themselves for a new Fiat Chrysler plant.
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