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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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






2. An individual who guides discussion and/or decision making.






3. Land-based system for videoconferencing designed to manage communication between one group of people - usually in a conference room setting - with another group or groups in similar settings elsewhere.






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






5. 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






6. AKA Classroom set-up. Seating arrangement in which rows of tables with chairs face the front of a room and each person has a space for writing. Also Called SCHOOLROOM SET-UP.






7. A term used in food and beverage that refers to the purchasing option based on the amount utilized by the group. The organization pays for the food and beverage based on the actual food and beverage served.






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






9. 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.






10. A system in which revenue and expenses are counted as they are actually received.






11. A needs assessment is an essential setp in ensuring that educational offerings are relevant to attendees. The results of post-event evaluations can be as valuable as a needs assessment.






12. 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






13. 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.






14. 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 -






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. Risk that an organization takes when dealing with foreign currency due to exchange rates fluctuating over time.






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






21. Booth/stand space with aisles on all four sides.






22. 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.






23. CSM. Professional at a hotel - convention center or convention bureau who is responsible for event operations management on all levels.






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






25. An event that broadcasts the audio and/or video portion of a keynote presentation or other educational sessions over the Web in real-time or on-demand.






26. Platters of food are composed in the kitchen. Each food item is then served from the guest's left by the server from platters to individual plates. Any course can be 'Frenched' by having the dressing put on the salad or having sauce added to a entrée






27. 1) Regeneration of sound from audio speakers back through a microphone causing a squealing sound. 2) Response about an activity - policy - or idea.






28. A type of exhibit construction in which the walls are of solid material - rather than fabric.






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






30. 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.






31. Minimum amount for which union labor must be paid.






32. 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.






33. An alternative procedure that can be specified in contracts instead of going through the process of filing a complaint and pursuing the claim in court.






34. Business-to-Business.






35. A return of part of a payment.






36. 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.






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






38. 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.






39. 1) Airline lift into and out of a destination. 2) Capable of being used by people with physical challenges and disabilities. This is an important aspect of the United States' Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).






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






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






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






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






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






45. A feature of many videoconferencing systems that allows two or more people to use the same software program - even if all do not have it on their computer or conferencing system.






46. Date beyond which a facility is free to rent the unused sleeping rooms or function space to other groups.






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






48. The opposite of an opt-in email marketing campaign






49. 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.






50. 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







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