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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Seating arrangement in which chairs are arranged in rows slanted in a V shape and separated by a center aisle. They face the head table or speaker.






2. An ongoing effort by an organization to develop relationships with key media representatives before - during - and after an event.






3. 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.






4. Guest holding confirmed sleeping room reservation is denied accommodations at the hotel where to reservation is held upon their arrival and is relocated to another hotel.






5. A tax that is added to a product at each step of the manufacturing and marketing process reflecting value which has been added to the product by processing.






6. Formalized statement of outcomes to be anticipated as a result of the educational process.






7. Contractor retained by a facility to be on-site and provide services as needed. In some cases - Planners are not required to use their services - but may be charged a surcharge or facility fee for bringing in an outside contractor for the same servic






8. 1) Any seat - berth - room - or service provided and/or sold to a guest - attendee or passenger. 2) Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - a step taken to allow a person with a disability to participate in an event or employment.






9. A record of transactions during an event where the resulting balance is paid directly by the group. May include room - tax - incidentals - food and beverage - audiovisual equipment - decor - etc. Also Called MASTER BILL.






10. Efforts of a dissident group to obstruct the conduct of an event.






11. 1) A food service vendor - often used to describe a vendor who specializes in banquets and theme parties. 2) An exclusive food & beverage contractor within a facility.






12. A black light used to make phosphorescent and fluorescent paints glow in the dark.






13. The station which receives data transmissions from a communications satellite.






14. When a company contracts space at a hotel or other adjacent venue to display their products and meet with exhibition attendees without paying show management for booth space or sponsorship fees.






15. 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






16. Exhibit hours that do not overlap other programming - which encourages attendees to visit the exhibition and increases the value for exhibitors.






17. A list showing the number and kinds of items being shipped - as well as other information needed for transportation purposes.






18. 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






19. Event held to communicate information to media representatives.






20. A Web-based form that can be designed to guide the user through the process of completing the form and can alert the user to errors.






21. 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.






22. Any agreement which limits who may provide specific products or services under certain conditions to only one party. A general service contractor - for instance - may have an "exclusive" in a particular facility - meaning that no other contractor is






23. A contract clause in which one party agrees to pay damages or claims that the other party may be required to pay to another. For example - if a hotel is sued by an attendee that is injured at an event due to the fault of the group - an indemnificatio






24. 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.






25. A process of identifying human wants and needs - and developing a plan to meet those wants and needs. Refers to everything involved with convincing an attendee to come to the event. Also refers to providing information to support the exhibit sales fu






26. Official authorization or approval; to provide with credentials; to send (an envoy) with letters of authorization; to recognize or vouch for as conforming with a standard; to recognize a college as maintaining academic standards; to consider or recog






27. Abbreviation for "hundred weight." This is the unit of measure used in drayage and freight shipments.






28. FP. Projection of an image onto the front surface of a light reflecting screen from a projector placed within or behind the audience.






29. Actual number of meals served at a catered meal function or in a restaurant. See AUDIENCE COUNT.






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






31. An additional clause in artist's contract stipulating special requirements such as travel - dressing rooms - technical equipment - etc.






32. Web based conferencing - a vital component of the modern event professional's toolbox.






33. A document - required by certain countries for tariff purposes - certifying as to the country of origin of specified goods.






34. When a company tries to sell its product or service on the show floor without the permission or consent of the event's management.






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






36. 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.






37. Marketing tools or programs used to influence buying patterns and build customer loyalty.






38. A statement that indicates overall financial status by subtracting expenses from income.






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






40. A member of the Convention Industry Council.






41. A type of digital telecommunication line that provides high speed internet access for mulitple users.






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






43. AKA Pre-con meeting. A meeting at the primary facility at which an event will take place just prior to the event beginning. Attendees generally include the primary event organizer - representatives of the event organizer/host organization - departmen






44. A plastic credit card with an embedded integrated circuit chip that can store up to 16 -000 bits of data for lead retrieval and other functions.






45. A document provided by an insurance company as proof that a policy has been issued and coverage is in effect.






46. A release of rights to substitute one party for another party. The release of an insurance company right to succeed to the insured's rights to sue for damages against the tortfeasor - after the insurance company pays an insured's claim of loss due to






47. 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.






48. An organization who locates and books speakers according to my specifications and budget.






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






50. 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 -