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Ted Turner is the man behind one of the greatest investments in the news network industry. He is known as the founder of the very first 24-hour cable news channel CNN. His network covered most of the important events that happened around the world that made it a globally recognized outlet for news documentaries. Turner is an American broadcasting entrepreneur, sportsman, philanthropist, and environmentalist.

In his young age, he was already interested in business and worked as a manager on one of their family’s company. His name sounds great in business industry because of his pursuant and dedication in creating his own empire. Today, it is one of the most reputable news sources that people all over the world rely on. Aside from being a media proprietor, he is also known for his philanthropic activities including his $1 billion donations that led the way for the establishment of the United Nations Foundation.