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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional
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1. 1) Broadly - one who acts or has the power to act: more usually - one that acts as the representative of another. Most frequently in travel - a specific kind of agent such as a retail travel agent. 2) Person that obtains engagements for entertainers
Point-to-multipoint videoconference
Familiarization (fam) trip
Freight forwarder
Booking agent
2. The transfer of monies into and out of an enterprise.
Conflict of interest statement
History
Pad-wrapped
Cash flow
3. An interchange between an inner circle debating an issue and an outer circle of observers. Individuals occasionally move from one circle to the other.
Fishbowl
Carnet
Site inspection
Online registration
4. A statement that indicates overall financial status by subtracting expenses from income.
Balance sheet
Hundredweight (CWT)
Dais
Rider
5. The software that makes Webcasting work. These "stream" audio and video from a central source - or media server - to recipients on their personal computers.
Stand
Streaming
Carnet
Convention and visitors bureau (CVB)
6. An event that incoporates environmental considerations throughout all states of the planning process in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment.
Green event
Specialty contractor
Priority point system
Point-to-multipoint videoconference
7. Detailed section of a contract.
Demonstration
Request for proposal (RFP)
Podcast
Provision
8. Portable MICROPHONE operating on its own power source. Often used to pass through an audience for questions or comments. Also Called WIRELESS MICROPHONE.
Variable costs
Wireless microphone
Sub-block
Convention services manager (CSM)
9. When online activities take place at a designated time - they are referred to as real-time events. A Webcast of a keynote presenter that can be watched live over the Internet is an example of a real-time event.
Concession
Interview
Real-time
Clause
10. Web based conferencing - a vital component of the modern event professional's toolbox.
Room block
E-conferencing
Floor plan
Post event report
11. A music licensing organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States. It grants licensing agreements for the performance of music.
Advance deposit
Service charge
Cancellation Clause
Broadcast Music - Inc. (BMI)
12. The station used to transmit signals from Earth to a satellite (videoconferencing).
Attrition clause
Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP)
On consumption
Uplink
13. AKA Group Specification Guide or Resume. Spec Guide. The industry preferred term for a comprehensive document that outlines the complete requirements and instructions for an event. This document is typically authored by the event planner and is share
Customs
Chart of accounts
Group specifications guide
Lead retrieval
14. Large theatrical floodlight usually used for work lights or occasionally in place of strip lights to light a cyclorama or sky drop.
Commission
Scoop
Accreditation
Manifest
15. A meeting at the primary facility at which an event occurred just after it has ended. Attendees generally include the primary event organizer - representatives of the event organizer/host organization - department heads at the facility - other facili
DSL
Post-event meeting
Demonstration
Minimum labor call
16. International Association for Continuing Education and Training.
Internatinoal Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
Budget
Conference reminder
Press release
17. Permits the customs broker to complete the customs document upon the return of your shipment to the country of origin. A Power of Attorney allows one person to act as agent for another. A Limited Power of Attorney grants the right to act in only limi
Limited power of attorney
Cut-off date
Category cable
Sub-block
18. Series of tables set up in the shape of the block T with chairs set all around except at the head table.
Value-added tax (VAT)
Stacked speaker system
T-shape set-up
Set-up
19. EAC. Any company other than the designated "official" contractor providing a service to an exhibitor. Can refer to an Install & Dismantle Company (I&D House) - photographer - florist or any other type of contractor.
On consumption
Exhibitor-appointed contractor (EAC)
Booth
Bid
20. A document - required by some countries - describing a shipment of goods and showing information such as the consignor - consignee - and value of the shipment. Certified by a consular official of the foreign country - it is used by that country's cus
Catering manager
Consular invoice
Advance registration
Lot labeling
21. A detailed section of a contract pertaining to a specific issue.
Dram shop laws
Clause
DLP projector
Overhead
22. Person or firm which is licensed and specializes in travel related arrangements - such booking hotel rooms - meals - transportation - cruises - tours - vacation packages and other travel elements.
Backbone
Interface
Travel agent
Download
23. A document - required by certain countries for tariff purposes - certifying as to the country of origin of specified goods.
Change order
Destination management company (DMC)
Site inspection
Certificate of origin
24. Association of Destination Management Executives. A member of the Convention Industry Council.
Focus group
Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME)
Flying
Message board
25. Number of facility guest rooms actually used out of a room block.
Production company
In-house contractor
Pick-up
Material handling
26. 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
Audience polling
Lectern microphone
Truckload
Offer
27. Names and contact information of potential customers. Attendee lists are often provided as sales leads to exhibitors as an incentive to participate in an exhibition.
Style
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
Sales lead
Cut-off date
28. A type of barter. The exchange of goods and services instead of using money.
Trade-out
Digital marketing
Outsourcing
Casual attire
29. The rooms that are contracted for by an event organizer with a hotel(s) or housing facility(s) for a particular event.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Event-contracted block (ECB)
Market segments
Destination Marketing Association International
30. List of names and addresses of the persons to whom publicity material or other information is to be sent.
Exhibitor prospectus
Mailing list
Blog
Gobo
31. 1) The governmental authorities designated to collect duties levied by a country on imports and exports. The term also applies to the procedures involved in such collection. 2) Practices common to many of a particular group.
Publicity
Group ware
Customs
Pre-set
32. 1) The jobs that may be performed by a specific labor union. 2) The locality where a contractual dispute is decided. 3) In law - the ability of a court to hear and decide a matter brought before it.
Jurisdiction
Change order
Feedback
Conference center
33. American Society of Composers - Authors - and Publishers. A membership organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States and grants licensing agreements for the performance of that music.
Butler service
B2B
American Society of Composers - Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Return on investment ROI
34. Sequential numbering as part of a total number of pieces indicated on each package - carton - or crate. For example - box number 2 of 12.
Real-time
Customs
Lot labeling
Telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD)
35. Raising and supporting sound - lighting or other equipment or décor from the ceiling.
Theater set-up
Strategic plan
Flying
Release date
36. 1) Schematic drawing of an exhibit hall including dimensions - design - shape - entrances - aisles - numbered exhibit booth/stands - lounges - concession areas - restrooms - electrical/plumbing accessibility - etc. 2) Scale plan of the floor area of
Floor plan
Unopposed exhibit hours
Jurisdiction
Hospitality suite
37. Placing plated foods on banquet tables prior to seating guests.
Value proposition
Pre-set
Exclusive
ducational programming committee
38. 1) Merchandise or refreshments sold on site - to individuals - in conjunction with an event. 2) Contractual agreement where one party provides something of value to the other party in exchange for something else - pending certain conditions.
Omnidirectional microphone
Caterer
Concession
APEX
39. Supplier of booth/stand equipment - rental furnishings - floor coverings - labor - drayage and signs for exhibitions and trade shows. See GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR.
Green event
Value proposition
Exhibition service contractor
Sponsorship
40. 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.
CODEC
Yield management
Contract
Lead retrieval
41. Assortment of foods - offered on a table - self-served.
Buffet
French cart service
Video projection
Exhibitor prospectus
42. A type of room rate that includes breakfast and one other meal (usually dinner).
PCMA Space Verification Program
Modified American Plan MAP
Backbone
Act of God
43. A statement of estimated revenues and expenditures for a specified period of time; divided into subject categories and arranged by principal areas of revenue and expense.
Inducements
Budget
Walk
Truckload
44. 4 or 5 participants query the main speaker from the stage with questions from the audience and follow up questions.
Link
Audience reaction team
Ultraviolet lighting
Specialty contractor
45. A manner of behavior that touches all elements of communication and the way that we interact with customers and colleagues.
Rider
Professional
Etiquette
Telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD)
46. 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.
DLP projector
Message board
Special event professional
Tone
47. The projection of a computer signal from a personal computer - laptop or other computer device onto a screen from a LCD or equivalent projector for viewing by audience.
Computer data projection
APEX
Event profile
Value-added tax (VAT)
48. A document that stipulates what services the organization wants from an outside contractor and requests a bid to perform such services. Same As BID MANUAL/SPECIFICATIONS.
Certification
Application service provider (ASP)
Export declaration
APEX RFP
49. Net Profit divided by Net Worth. A financial ratio indicating the degree of profitability. To calculate - use event revenues minus program expenses divided by program expenses - multiplied by 100 to get the ROI %.
Downlink
Return on investment ROI
Style
Theater set-up
50. 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.
Buffet
Conference center
Outsourcing
Straight-row seating