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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Raised platform.






2. 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






3. A feature of videoconferencing systems which allows the placement of shared documents on an on-screen shared space or "whiteboard." Participants can edit and mark up the document just as on a physical whiteboard.






4. Legal responsibility. An obligation to pay an amount in damages. In a non-legal context - something that is a negative factor.






5. An individual or company which provides customs clearing services to shippers of goods to and from another country. Licensing and requirements vary from country to country. In the United States - a customs broker must be licensed by the Treasury Depa






6. A list of special spellings - terms and style points to be used consistently in publications related to an event.






7. European term for booth or exhibit.






8. An electronic form of marketing communication that can be used as an element of an integrated marketing effort. Methods may include emailing digital brochures - delivering voice mail marketing - or sending video emails to the target audience.






9. Donated financial or material support - usually in exchange for recognition; Paid opportunity for entity or an exhibitor to increase its visibility at the event.






10. 1) Publicizing an event. See PUBLICITY. 2) An advancement in rank or position.






11. A hollow square whose corners are replaced by serpentine or half-moon tables.






12. A detailed section of a contract pertaining to a specific issue.






13. A person who is authorized to legally bind an individual or organization to a contract - to sign checks on behalf of an organization - or charge to an organization's master account.






14. Method of doing research using a small group led by a facilitator.






15. Professional Congress Organizer. European term for DMC (Destination Management Company). Local supplier who can arrange - manage and/or plan any function or service an event.






16. Final official listing of all passengers and/or cargo aboard a transportation vehicle or vessel.






17. Manual or kit - usually developed by the service contractor for an event - containing general event information - labor/service order forms - rules and regulations and other information pertinent to an exhibitor's participation in an exhibition.






18. Provision in a contract which outlines damages to be paid to the non-canceling party if cancellation occurs - due the canceling party's breach of the contract.






19. 1) Customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality - precedence - and etiquette. 2) A formal description of message formats and the rules two computers must follow to exchange messages.






20. A member of the Convention Industry Council.






21. 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.






22. The software that makes Webcasting work. These "stream" audio and video from a central source - or media server - to recipients on their personal computers.






23. 4 or 5 participants query the main speaker from the stage with questions from the audience and follow up questions.






24. The person hired to review the content of advertising or marketing materials for consistency - accuracy - and to elminate repititious information.






25. DMC. A professional services company possessing extensive local knowledge - expertise and resources - specializing in the design and implementation of events - activities - tours - transportation and program logistics. Depending on the company and th






26. I&D. 1) The set-up and teardown of exhibits. 2) Firm that does I&D work.






27. A Web site that serves as a year-round online marketplace for buyers and sellers within a given marketplace. Such sites are also referred to as business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces - business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplaces or consumer-to-consumer






28. Comp. Service - space or item provided at no charge.






29. Small group sessions - panels - workshops or presentations - offered concurrently within the event - formed to focus on specific subjects. The event is apart from the general session - but within the event format - formed to focus on specific subject






30. An individual or company which provides customs clearing services to shippers of goods to and from another country. Licensing and requirements vary from country to country. In the United States - a customs broker must be licensed by the Treasury Depa






31. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is lowest. Prices general decrease in low season.






32. A commission over and above the normal base commission percentage.






33. A sleeping room or function room provided to an individual or organization at no cost. See COMPLIMENTARY RATIO.






34. Raising and supporting sound - lighting or other equipment or décor from the ceiling.






35. Weblogs or online journals. An application that may change the face of event marketing.






36. 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.






37. Accredited designation offered by the National Speakers Association. This designation is earned for extensive - documented speaking experience and client satisfaction.






38. 1) Registering in advance to attend an event. See ADVANCE REGISTRATION. 2) At a facility - pre-assigned sleeping rooms available for occupancy.






39. Series of tables set up in the shape of the letter U with chairs set all around on one or both sides.






40. 1) The back wall (either hardwall or draped) of a perimeter - booth/stand/exhibit - or inline. 2) Panel arrangement at rear of booth/stand area.






41. 1) Ability of a projection system to distinguish and reproduce fine detail. 2) Motion put forward for a joint decision; usually has the force of a legislative decision.






42. A bill of lading issued by the airline that covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination. Technically - it is a non-negotiable instrument of air transport that serves as a receipt for the shipper - indi






43. Educational and/or social events planned for spouses and guests of event participants.






44. Downloadable audio and video programs playable on MP3 players. This type of application may change the face of event marketing.






45. 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






46. A return of part of a payment.






47. Recognizing the possibility of injury - damage or loss - and having a means to prevent it or provide insurance.






48. Representatives of an event's exhibiting companies who act as advisers to show management on rules and procedures - and also update show management on industry trends and issues.






49. Assortment of foods - offered on a table - self-served.






50. A marketing plan should answer the question - What is the benefit to attending the event?