While at first blush that was a lackluster offering when initially released, several months later Passbook has become a compelling coupon and ticketing platform.

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Months later, Target was offering goods for free to assuage customers whose orders were abruptly cancelled.

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Employees were told that they could ask questions later and severance packages would be generous, with Zynga offering to pay for insurance and salary for several months and include some acceleration of stock vesting, this employee said.

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