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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. The right granted by one party to let a another party use live or recorded music through special agreements and fee structures.






2. A voluntary payment added to a bill (e.g. a restaurant check) - to signify good service.






3. Relating to organizations whose membership hold common occupational credentials or interests.






4. A self-contained unit with a LCD (liquid crystal display) panel - light source and lens that works with both PC and Mac computers and duplicates the image being shown on the monitor without any need for special software or complex setting up.






5. An interchange between an inner circle debating an issue and an outer circle of observers. Individuals occasionally move from one circle to the other.






6. One or more standard units of exhibit space. In the US - a standard unit is generally known to be a 10' x 10' space (one standard booth/stand unit - equaling 100 nsf). However - if an exhibitor purchases multiple units side-by-side or back-to-back -






7. Assets minus liabilities.






8. A company that presents special effects and theatrical acts. This type of company may contract to put on an entire event or only parts of one. They sometimes hire speakers as part of their contract.






9. Time worked by an employee outside of - or in addition to - regular working time or beyond the standard forty-hour workweek.






10. A Web-site whose primary function is to provide attendees (buyers) and exhibitors (sellers) with online tools that help facilitate participation in an upcoming event.






11. In-person on-site review and evaluation of a venue or location for an event.






12. Private room bar set up where guests do not pay for drinks.






13. The inducement to a contract. The cause - motive - price - or impelling influence which induces a contracting party to enter a contract.






14. Device used to compensate for undesired sound system characteristics or room acoustics.






15. Facility that combines an exhibition space with a substantial number of smaller event spaces. The purpose of these buildings is to host trade shows - public shows - conventions - large food functions and other functions related to the convention indu






16. Airline company designated airline of choice for an event in exchange for special rates or services.






17. A statement of revenues and expenses. Also known as a profit & loss statement.






18. 1) Exclusive use of all or some space on an airplane - bus - ship - or other vehicle for a special period of time and for a specific itinerary. 2) To create a new association - organization or chapter of an association or organization.






19. Certified Professional Catering Executive. A certification program offered by the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE).






20. Meeting Industry Network (formerly CINET or Convention Industry Network). On-line information network tracking historical and future site/booking information. CINET is provided by IACVB to its members.






21. 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.






22. In Conjunction With. An event or function that occurs because of another event.






23. Long range plan of action for a company or organization.






24. ASP. A company that manages and distributes software-based solutions to customers across a wide area network from a central data center. In essence - ASPs are a way for organizations to outsource some or almost all aspects of their information techno






25. A writtten plan that's purpose is to define the market for an event - outline a strategy for attracting and keeping participants - and prepare to adapt to changes in the market. This working document guides decisions about how - when - and where to e






26. Truckload rates apply where the tariff shows a truckload minimum weight. Charges will be at the truckload minimum weight unless weight is higher.






27. Accepted Practices Exchange. An initiative of the meetings - conventions & exhibitions industry managed by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). APEX develops and manages the implementation of accepted practices (voluntary standards) for the industr






28. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is highest. Prices general increase in high season.






29. All individuals who are invested in a project or event such as the sponsors - attendees - vendors - media and others.






30. Designated date when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public. The date is typically three to four weeks before the event.






31. Insurance that protects a event organizer against financial loss or expenses incurred when contractually specified perils necessitate canceling or relocating a event - or cause a reduction in attendance.






32. 1) Enclosed lights used to illuminate the top of film and stage sets. 2) Group of speakers mounted in auditoriums - arenas - and theaters.






33. 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.






34. A group of voluntary committee members with vested interests in program content who are commonly used to establish direction for educational programs offered at association meetings.






35. The style of a document refers to choices writers make that create the tone to readers. A writing style could be either formal or informal.






36. An encrypted file that authenticates the source of financial data - usually for an online credit card transaction.






37. Two or more computers or peripherals that are linked together for the purpose of sharing data.






38. Marketing activities with a common focus on the marketplace or a customer segment. The execution of each individual piece of the integrated marketing plan is consistent with - and supportive of - each of the other pieces of the plan.






39. Light-weight aluminum tubing and drapery used to separate exhibit booths/stands - staging areas - and other similar locations.






40. Solicitation of opinions regarding services; questionnaire.






41. 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.






42. A customs document permitting the holder to carry or send merchandise temporarily into certain foreign countries (for display - demonstration or similar purposes) without paying duties or posting bonds.






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






44. Capture - manipulation and storage of video in digital format on a computer. Can be displayed on a computer as part of a graphic presentation.






45. Any meeting where people at two or more distant locations are linked using video - audio and data for two-way communication via satellite communications or the Internet. Each party sees and hears the other through a TV screen or computer monitor and






46. 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 %.






47. Complimentary tickets awarded by the official airline after the event according to the number of attendees who used the airline.






48. An advanced partial payment to secure product or service.






49. Process of translating one language into another while the speaker is speaking.






50. Booking before an event takes places. Allows attendees to register for an event before it actually takes place. Done through mail - phone - internet or fax.