Weather Service Poncho Offering Coupons on High-Allergy Days

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Weather Service Poncho Offering Coupons on High-Allergy Days
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Poncho, the text- and email-based weather service, is taking its first steps toward monetization by offering coupons.

The coupons, from New York-based drug chain Duane Reade (a unit of Walgreens) will be sent out on days with high allergy indexes, and can be redeemed for over-the-counter remedies. Negotiated by OMD Ignition Factory, the promotion will run from **w until June 7. It is only available in New York City, which is also the only area that Poncho serves.

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