The Mega-Brands That Built America

The technology battle among international telecommunications companies to produce most popular cell phone, from flip phones to ringtones to text messaging; Blackberry combines features of a computer with a cell phone to make a smartphone.

A database software engineer is inspired to create a bigger, family-friendly video store, Blockbuster; an opening appears for two software executives in California to take on the media giant with their online subscription service, Netflix.

In the mid-20th century, a small plastic card sparks a commercial revolution as Diners' Club, Bank of America, and American Express compete to transform the way people make payments, igniting the trillion-dollar credit card industry.

Two visionary rivals revolutionize the hotel industry, setting new hospitality standards globally. Facing challenges, recessions, and conflicts, they're determined to be the best.

Rivalry between electronics companies in 1950s sparks a race to create portable music devices. Over decades, this competition leads to innovations like the pocket radio, cassette tape, Walkman, and CD, fueling the rise of industry giants.