Turner Broadcasting System, a Time Warner company, is one of the leading providers of programming for the basic cable industry. It creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers throughout the world. The company is based in Atlanta and employs more than 9,000 people worldwide. It operates several entertainment networks, such as CNN, TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network and Turner Classic Movies. It also owns Boomerang, Adult Swim, CNN-IBN, POGO and Nascar.com. Operational for more than 30 years, Turner Broadcasting System supports community efforts through employee volunteerism, special initiatives and charitable contributions.