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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.
Demonstration
V-shape set-up
Confirmation number
Variable costs
2. An ongoing effort by an organization to develop relationships with key media representatives before - during - and after an event.
Media relations
Event-contracted block (ECB)
Export declaration
Outboarding
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.
Buzz session
Style
Catering manager
Rooming list
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.
Inducements
Logistics
Teleconferencing
Walk
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.
Exhibitor prospectus
Value-added tax (VAT)
Feedback
Flate rate
6. Formalized statement of outcomes to be anticipated as a result of the educational process.
Barrier-free
Tip
Objective
Meet and greet
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
Post-event meeting
Combination bar
In-house contractor
Straight-row seating
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.
American Society of Composers - Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Accommodation
Sub-block
Interview
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.
Master account
Lead retrieval
Workshop
Link
10. Efforts of a dissident group to obstruct the conduct of an event.
Uplink
Computer data projection
Direct billing
Confrontation
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.
Style sheet
Caterer
Inducements
Interview
12. A black light used to make phosphorescent and fluorescent paints glow in the dark.
Full American Plan
B2B
Ultraviolet lighting
CYC
13. The station which receives data transmissions from a communications satellite.
Webcast
Downlink
Post event report
Set top box solutions (STBS)
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.
American Bar Association (ABA)
Reservation review date
Barrier-free
Outboarding
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
Confirmation number
Release date
Post event report
Audit
16. Exhibit hours that do not overlap other programming - which encourages attendees to visit the exhibition and increases the value for exhibitors.
Unopposed exhibit hours
Mailing list
Complimentary
Contract
17. A list showing the number and kinds of items being shipped - as well as other information needed for transportation purposes.
Packing list
Skid
Outboarding
Pre-set
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
Slide
Marketing plan
Manifest
Acceptance
19. Event held to communicate information to media representatives.
2-D bar code
Press conference
Audience reaction team
Carnet
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.
Smart form
Green event
Contract
CYC
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.
Professional congress organizer (PCO)
Kiosk
Installation and dismantle (I&D)
Audience reaction team
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
Music licensing
Exclusive
Digital video
American Plan (Full American Plan)
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
Mitigation
Indemnification clause
Casual attire
Strategic plan
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.
Backbone
T-shape set-up
Press release
Return on investment ROI
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
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
Marketing
Zone fare
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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
International event
Accreditation
Uplink
Housing company
27. Abbreviation for "hundred weight." This is the unit of measure used in drayage and freight shipments.
Survey
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Hundredweight (CWT)
Streaming
28. FP. Projection of an image onto the front surface of a light reflecting screen from a projector placed within or behind the audience.
Pick-up
Charter
Front projection
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
29. Actual number of meals served at a catered meal function or in a restaurant. See AUDIENCE COUNT.
Priority point system
Covers
Rigging
Island booth
30. Comp. Service - space or item provided at no charge.
American service
Complimentary
Distributed speaker system
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
31. An additional clause in artist's contract stipulating special requirements such as travel - dressing rooms - technical equipment - etc.
Combination bar
Modified American Plan
Internatinoal Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
Rider
32. Web based conferencing - a vital component of the modern event professional's toolbox.
Complimentary
Room block
Skid
E-conferencing
33. A document - required by certain countries for tariff purposes - certifying as to the country of origin of specified goods.
Low season
Flate rate
Certificate of origin
Downlink
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.
Suitcasing
Attrition clause
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Pre-registration
35. Series of tables set up in the shape of the letter U with chairs set all around on one or both sides.
Value-added tax (VAT)
U-shape set-up
Fishbowl
Advance deposit
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.
Certificate of insurance
Cancellation Clause
High season
Lead retrieval
37. Marketing tools or programs used to influence buying patterns and build customer loyalty.
Lavaliere microphone
Quick set
Inducements
Message board
38. A statement that indicates overall financial status by subtracting expenses from income.
Minimum labor call
Trade show facilitation website
Trade-out
Balance sheet
39. In Conjunction With. An event or function that occurs because of another event.
In conjunction with (ICW)
Credit card badge
Meet and greet
T-shape set-up
40. A member of the Convention Industry Council.
Van line
National Speakers Association (NSA)
Distance learning
Hand carry
41. A type of digital telecommunication line that provides high speed internet access for mulitple users.
Press release
ISDN
Rebates
Resolution
42. Educational and/or social events planned for spouses and guests of event participants.
Two-tiered set-up
Document sharing
Hold harmless
Guest program
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
General liability insurance
Style
Pre-event meeting
Poster session
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.
Limited power of attorney
B2B
Smart card
Incentive travel company
45. A document provided by an insurance company as proof that a policy has been issued and coverage is in effect.
Network
Post-event report PER
Certificate of insurance
Audience reaction team
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
Waiver of subrogation
Videoconferencing
Reservation review date
Production company
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.
Point-to-multipoint videoconference
Linear booth
Resolution
Value-added tax (VAT)
48. An organization who locates and books speakers according to my specifications and budget.
Accommodation
Speakers bureau
Post-event meeting
B2B
49. A statement of revenues and expenses. Also known as a profit & loss statement.
Facilitator
Income statement
Function set-up order
Debate
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 -
Post-con
Event profile
Liquidated damage clause
Booth