CNBC Titans

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CNBC Titans is a documentary television series airing on CNBC featuring some of the most famous personalities, companies, and entrepreneurs in the world of business. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Those featured on the show are the following.

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References

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  2. Grothaus, Michael (June 23, 2011). ""CNBC Titans" Steve Jobs biography airs Thursday". Engadget. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  3. Love, Dylan (August 9, 2011). "10 Facts About Steve Jobs We Just Learned From CNBC's Latest "Titans" Special". Business Insider. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  4. Love, Dylan (August 26, 2011). "CNBC's 'Titans' Pays Homage to Leo Burnett". Adweek. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  5. Newberry, John (June 30, 2011). "Procter & Gamble to star on 'CNBC Titans'". Bizjournals. Retrieved October 19, 2018.