WISH-TV launches BlackBerry application

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WISH) - WISH-TV today announced the expansion of its mobile offerings to include a new application for BlackBerry smartphones. This mobile application is the latest addition to 24-Hour News 8’s fully synchronized television and digital offerings that are available free of charge at www.wishtv.com .

WISH-TV unveiled its iPhone custom application with great popularity and much success in May 2009. In addition to these specialized applications, 24-Hour News 8 is also available via any web-enabled mobile device.

“24-Hour News 8 continues to lead the way, offering the most relevant news and weather information in ways consumers demand it,” said WISH-TV News Director Patti McGettigan. “This is yet another example of our commitment to providing both the best in content and latest in technology.”

LIN TV , WISH-TV’s parent company, in conjunction with News Over Wireless (NOW) has developed the custom BlackBerry smartphone and iPhone applications for each of its 27 local television stations. Six LIN TV stations, including WISH-TV, launch the BlackBerry smartphone service today. LIN TV is the first in its local markets to provide instantaneous and on-demand access to its local news, sports and entertainment, as well as video, weather forecasts and traffic reports to BlackBerry smartphone subscribers.

News Over Wireless (NOW) is part of CBC New Media Group, LLC, a division of Capitol Broadcasting Company. NOW currently partners with 140 local and national media companies and is a leading provider of advertising-supported mobile web sites, subscription-based premium applications, video channels and iPhone applications. For more information, visit www.newsoverwireless.com .