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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Expenses that vary based upon various factors - such as the number of attendees .






2. In-house facility form authorizing cash withdrawal to be charged to master account or individual guest.






3. An email marketing campaign that only sends messages to users who have requested (or opted-in) to receive specific types of information. Email conference reminders and newsletters are examples of opt-in email marketing campaigns based upon permission






4. MICROPHONE attached to a lectern. See LECTERN.






5. 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.






6. Lifts - trusses - pipe or other freestanding devices used to raise sound - lighting or other equipment above the heads of attendees and to support it from the floor.






7. 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 -






8. An audio signal generated by a microphone.






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






10. Function room set-up that saves room turnover time - limits the number of event rooms required - and avoids additional charges for changing room set-ups.






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. An apparatus for projecting a picture on a screen. Whether the device is an overhead projector - data (LCD) projector - slide projector - or a film projector - it is usually referred to as simply a projector.






16. Staff person responsible for selling and servicing group and local food and beverage functions.






17. 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.






18. 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.






19. 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.






20. European term for booth or exhibit.






21. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 1.544 Mbps - operates at a much higher capacity than an ISDN line and can be split to accommodate several users at one time (known as a fractional T-1).






22. Lens which produces a soft edged beam of light. Theatrical fixture with adjustable lens 150 W through 1500 W.






23. Required for shipments valued at more than $2500; used by the U.S. government to monitor the dollar volume of export shipments.






24. A larger-than-average bar code that uses the PDF417 standard (the same used for e-stamps). Stores up to 1 -800 characters in bar code on standard paper badge - which can then be used by exhibitors to get contact information from registrants.






25. Type of adjustable spotlight used to light lecterns - signs and areas that need a tightly focused pool of light.






26. An organization that provides event management and exhibitors with a wide range of services - sometimes including - but not limited to - Installation & Dismantle - creating and hanging signage and banners - laying carpet - drayage - and providing boo






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






28. 1) Platforms of varying heights used together to create a stage - such as the rows of steps a choral group would use during a performance. 2) Stage background scene giving illusion or depth. Also called CYC.






29. 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.






30. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.






31. The point at which revenues are equal to expenses.






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






33. See BLANKET WRAP. Non-crated freight shipped via van line covered with protective blankets or padding.






34. A single source provider of goods or services.






35. A facility that provides a dedicated environment for events - especially small events. May be certified by the International Association of Conference Centers.






36. 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






37. 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






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






39. 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.






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






41. 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






42. Pre-program information distributed to tour guides - field representatives - venues or vendors - regarding the details of their program assignment for a given event or program.






43. 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.






44. Computer program that uses variable pricing models to maximize the return on a fixed (perishable) inventory - such as hotel rooms - based on supply-and-demand theory.






45. An account (usually a number) to which expenses for a function or activity are charged.






46. An agreement between two or more parties that creates in each party a duty to do or not do something and a right to performance of the other's duty or a remedy for the breach of the other's duty.






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






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






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






50. 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