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Super Bowl XLIV (or 44) pits the AFC champion Indianapolis Colts against the NFC champion New Orleans Saints. It will be the first time since Super Bowl XXVIII that both number one seeds will face each other in the Super Bowl. It also marks the first time that two teams who play in an domed/retractable roof stadium will play each other in a Super Bowl.

How’s that for some excitement?:)

But with these super-sized offenses unfortunately come some super-sized scams. The Better Business Bureau says that scam artists look to take advantage of these high-emotion situations with fake Super Bowl ticket giveaways and travel packages.

Some tips for purchasing Super Bowl tickets include:

· Deal with a reputable, local company that has a track record with Bowl game packages and ticket sales.
· Research any company you might do business with at http://www.bbb.org/.
· Use a credit card or PayPal for your purchases as they offer additional protection if the offer falls short and provides a means to track your purchase.
· Make sure the Web site where you buy tickets is secure and reputable. Look for a seal of approval from the BBB or similar organizations.

In addition, the BBB encourages consumers to watch out for travel package deals that may “include” Super Bowl tickets. Package prices may be severely inflated to accommodate the purchase of tickets, while other aspects of the package may be below expectations.
 
Other tips for purchasing Super Bowl tour packages include:

· Get all the details in writing, including price, cancellation penalties and all of the other specifics of the package, including the name of the hotel, the airlines, etc.
· Verify that your travel package includes guaranteed tickets to the Super Bowl game.
· Independently verify your travel arrangements, including your flight and hotel reservations. Then, follow up with your travel promoter a few days before departure to confirm reservations.

Make sure your purchase is guaranteed — so that you can be guaranteed the Super Bowl experience of a lifetime.

The Indianapolis Colts landed a new sponsor this week: Bright House Networks. During the 2009-10 season, Bright House plans to schedule three central Indiana elementary school convocations that will feature Colts mascot Blue and some player appearances. Details of the sponsorship are on Indystar.com.

The company is also teaming up with the Art Institute of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Public Schools and the Penrod Society to create the Legacy Art Initiative to benefit the arts culture of Indianapolis and provide opportunities in the arts for Indianapolis students. In the first phase of the Legacy Art Initiative, IPS students in grades kindergarten through 12 created canvas art that will be displayed in Lucas Oil Stadium this season. Bright House will also be sponsoring Colts mascot Blue’s appearance in October’s Circle City Classic Parade.

Coles Marketing Communications will coordinate public relations and communications strategies for the 2010 Indianapolis Home Show and the new Indianapolis Home & Flower Show in 2010.

The 2010 Indianapolis Home Show runs Jan. 29-Feb. 7 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, home of the Indiana State Fair. The nation’s oldest and the Midwest’s largest show of its kind, the event continues its 88-year tradition of showcasing the best in home products, decorating, construction and remodeling. The new Indianapolis Home & Flower Show is March 5-7 at Lucas Oil Stadium, the new home of the World Champion Indianapolis Colts. The event will offer exhibitors a high-quality show as an additional option to companies who exhibit at the Indianapolis Home Show.

Coles Marketing Communications also recently won a Pinnacle Print Award from the Printing Industry of Illinois/Indiana Association. The award honors the agency for its design of a brochure titled “Opening Doors” for St. Theodore Guerin High School in Noblesville, Ind.