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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional
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1. A permanently installed series of cable comprised of copper wire cable and/or fiber optic cable - utilized as the main thoroughfare in a building to transmit voice and data signals in or out of the facility.
T-1 line
Packing list
Cut-off date
Backbone
2. Direct mail promotional materials sent to current and prospective exhibitors to encourage participation and promote the benefits of exhibiting in a specific show. Contains information about technical points - cost of exhibition space - floor plan of
Exhibitor Advisory Committee
Projector
Exhibitor prospectus
Liability
3. Company which designs and handles some or all elements of incentive travel programs.
Packing list
Incentive travel company
Pre-event meeting
Sponsorship
4. A single source provider of goods or services.
Lectern
Barrier-free
One-stop shop
ite inspection
5. Risk that an organization takes when dealing with foreign currency due to exchange rates fluctuating over time.
Audit
Foreign exchange currency risk
Point-to-multipoint videoconference
Videoconferencing
6. Supplier of booth/stand equipment - rental furnishings - floor coverings - labor - drayage and signs for exhibitions and trade shows. See GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR.
Evaluation
Concession
Podcast
Exhibition service contractor
7. A supplier of a specific event service - such as photography - rental of furniture or audiovisual equipment - or floral decoration.
Contingency plan
Shoulder season
Yield management
Specialty contractor
8. A media campaign - normally consisting of a series of public notices and advertising activities - aimed at ensuring maximum attendance by focusing attention on an event.
Fiber-optic cable
Media relations
Trade show facilitation website
Publicity
9. The industry preferred term for a report of the details and activities of an event. A collection of post event reports over time will provide the complete History for an event. The industry accepted practice is to use the APEX POST EVENT REPORT - whi
Scoop
Post-event report PER
lanning committee
Virtual conferencing
10. A type of education where students work on their own at home or from an office - and communicate with faculty and other students via email - electronic forums - chat - webconferencing and other forms of online communication. Includes correspondence c
Demonstration
Jurisdiction
Distance learning
Lectern
11. An email - bulk fax - or bulk mail broadcast that provides attendees and prospects with the latest news and information about an upcoming event. Such reminders are usually distributed on an opt-in basis. See EMAIL ALERT.
Computer data projection
Network
Conference reminder
Material handling (formerly drayage)
12. Business-to-Business.
B2B
Quick set
Return on investment ROI
Wireless microphone
13. An independent business which handles export shipments for compensation. At the request of the shipper - the forwarder makes the actual arrangements and provides the necessary services for expediting the shipment to its overseas destination. The forw
Shopping cart
Waiver of subrogation
Travel agent
Freight forwarder
14. 1) A mandatory and automatic amount added to standard food and beverage charges - usually used to defray the cost of labor - such as housemen - servers - technicians - etc. and which the facility receives a portion of the charge. In return - the gues
Value-added tax (VAT)
Service charge
Theater set-up
Marketing collateral
15. Individuals who will participate in the pre-event meetings. Generally includes the planner - key members of planner's staff - CSM - Catering Managers - A/V representatives - room set-up representatives - etc.
Exhibition manager
Decorator
Chat room
lanning committee
16. Linear exhibits are generally 10' deep. They are offered in 10' or 15' widths and can be combined to create an exhibit of almost any length.
Cancellation Clause
Linear booth
Net worth
Manifest
17. 1) The opposite of real-time. 2) Audio and/or video programming available on a Web site after the completion of an event - providing this content so Web site visitors can listen or view at their discretion. 3) FAX system for sending out faxed materia
APEX RFP
On-demand
Commission
Leko
18. 1) Pallet. 2) Wooden platform used to support machinery or a collection of objects for easier handling. 3) Thick wood blocks attached to crates which allow forklift access for easier handling. 4) Wood runners protecting the exterior of a shipping cas
On consumption
Skid
Indemnification clause
Press conference
19. The process whereby exhibitors receive a potential customer's contact information in a standardized manner. A system for capturing and following-up on leads generated at an exhibition.
B2B
Value proposition
Colloquium
Lead retrieval
20. Educational and/or social events planned for spouses and guests of event participants.
Guest program
Zone fare
Confrontation
Press kit
21. Dispute resolution process in which the parties use a third party to assist them in reaching a compromise. The mediator may work with both sides together - or may act as "go between" in an attempt to move the sides toward agreement. The mediator may
Mediation
Ultraviolet lighting
Contingency plan
Lifelong learning
22. Devices for the deaf or hearing imparied available in public phone banks and/or at the registration desk.
Hospitality suite
Telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD)
In-house contractor
Audience reaction team
23. Association of Destination Management Executives. A member of the Convention Industry Council.
Projector
Zone fare
Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME)
Lead retrieval
24. A list showing the number and kinds of items being shipped - as well as other information needed for transportation purposes.
Packing list
Incremental budgeting
Decorator
Schoolroom set-up
25. List of names and addresses of the persons to whom publicity material or other information is to be sent.
Symposium
Guest program
Mailing list
Carnet
26. An individual or company providing installation & dismantle and booth/stand and hall dressing services for a trade show and/or its exhibitors. Decorator services may be provided by carpenters - sign painters or others depending upon union jurisdictio
Booking agent
Theater set-up
Decorator
Housing company
27. Provides the event's basic specifications and captures all the information gathered. A detailed event specifications package should include things like the goals and objectives of the event - attendee profile - prefered and optional dates - the numbe
Theater set-up
Act of God
Event profile
Suitcasing
28. Magnetic Stripe. A lead retrieval system using a magnetic strip on either the back of a paper badge (similar to some airline tickets) or on plastic badges similar to credit cards.
Accrual accounting
Guest program
Press release
Mag-stripe
29. 1) Room or suite of rooms used to entertain guests. 2) An event in the United States usually separate from the exhibit - in which refreshments are served and exhibitor personnel and visitors socialize.
Hospitality suite
Exclusive contractor
Event profile
American Society of Composers - Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
30. Long range plan of action for a company or organization.
Quick set
Workshop
Theater set-up
Strategic plan
31. Video tape recorder and player utilizing ½-inch (1.27 centimeter) tape. Not compatible with beta format.
Rigging
Leko
Conference reminder
VHS Video Home System
32. 1) Free-standing pavilion or light structure - often inside a facility - where printed or electronic information is available. 2) A small enclosure for ticket sales - information - etc.
Trade-out
Convention center
Transfer
Kiosk
33. Hiring an outside firm or individual to perform the task instead of using in-house staff; to subcontract a task or responsibility to a third party.
Outsourcing
Mailing list
T-1 line
Exhibitor service manual
34. A holding area where trucks or buses check in and wait for instructions before delivering or picking up freight or passengers.
Theater set-up
Telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD)
Copy editor
Marshalling yard
35. Amount of money paid to secure a room - facility or service in advance.
Social host
Category cable
Trade show facilitation website
Advance deposit
36. Seating arrangement in which seats are in rows facing the stage area - no tables. See AUDITORIUM SET-UP.
ducational programming committee
V-shape set-up
Theater set-up
Rigging
37. (Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable or UTP) Usually referred to as Cat 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 or 5 cable. Cat 5 transmits data the fastest. Fast Ethernet requires enhanced Cat 5 cable or Cat 5 to operate at its full potential.
American Plan (Full American Plan)
Downlink
Group specifications guide
Category cable
38. AKA Post Conference.Any event which is arranged for the period immediately following the conference proper.
Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME)
Confirmation number
DSL
Post-con
39. PER. The industry preferred term for a report of the details and activities of an event. A collection of post event reports over time will provide the complete History for an event. The industry accepted practice is to use the APEX POST EVENT REPORT
Conflict of interest statement
Production company
Bandwidth
Post event report
40. A promise - proposal or other expression of willingness to make and carry out a contract under proposed terms with another party which has the ability to accept it upon receiving it. Space and rent proposal from a facility. It may be in the form of a
Exclusive
Offer
Rider
Sub-block
41. Other names for event order (EO) - function sheet - or Banquet Event Order (BEO)
Function set-up order
Telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD)
Relational databases
Consular invoice
42. This pattern of service involves the use of serving pieces (usually silver); heating and garnishing of food table-side by a captain; and the serving of food on a heated plate - which is then served to the guest by a server. Plated entrees are usually
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
Booking agent
One-stop shop
French cart service
43. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.
Specialty contractor
Mediation
Booth
Platform
44. Series of tables set up in the shape of the letter U with chairs set all around on one or both sides.
Reservation review date
U-shape set-up
Debate
On-demand
45. AKA CSEP or Certified Special Event Professional - a designation offered by the International Special Events Society (ISES) earned through education - perofrmance - experience - and service to the industry.
Special event professional
Event specifications guide (ESG)
Russian restaurant service
French cart service
46. In the United States - a legal term for laws covering the liability of people serving alcoholic beverages. Under dram shop laws - a party injured by an intoxicated person can sue establishments contributing to that person's intoxication. Many dram sh
Carnet
Hold harmless
Hospitality suite
Dram shop laws
47. A meeting of a number of experts in a particular field - at which papers are presented and discussed by specialists on particular subjects with a view to making recommendations concerning the problems under discussion.
Opt-in
Symposium
Commission
French banquet service
48. Detailed section of a contract.
Advance deposit
Online registration
Less than truckload
Provision
49. Affordable videoconferencing equipment that is available and allows participants to use their computers indead of proprietary hardware for virtual meetings. They provide real-time interaction using a personal computer.
Desktop videoconferenceing (DVC)
Linear booth
Press kit
Pre-event meeting
50. The software that makes Webcasting work. These "stream" audio and video from a central source - or media server - to recipients on their personal computers.
Streaming
National Speakers Association (NSA)
Request for proposal (RFP)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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