CBS to offer wireless video and picture alerts

NEW YORK – American fans of CBS News and Entertainment Tonight can now pay up to $4 a month to get news alerts sent to their wireless handsets. And not just plain old text either. These alerts will deliver photos and video, but only to Americans."As a leading content creator we are committed to deepening our consumer's relationship with CBS brands and programming," said Leslie Moonves, president and CEO, CBS Corporation, in a release. "This move underscores our strategy of offering best-in-class content on as many platforms as possible while seeking out new revenue streams." The "CBS Alerts," which will...