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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. 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.






2. Weblogs or online journals. An application that may change the face of event marketing.






3. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is neither high nor low.






4. A methodical examination and review of records pertaining to an event. For instance - an independent verification of attendance figures submitted by an exhibition's producers.






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






6. Using hypertext - a link is a selectable connection from one word - picture or information object to another. From a Web site - a link points to content.






7. Contractor appointed by event or building management as the sole agent to provide specific services or products.






8. Booth/stand space assigned to exhibiting companies or meeting rooms assigned to event groups.






9. A voluntary and selective amount of money - given at will for special or excellent service.






10. 1) A research method based upon selecting a portion of a population for study. 2) Paperwork and fees paid to a building by exhibitors for the right to serve food product.






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






12. Computer Assisted Drawing/Computer Assisted Manufacturing. Some facilities have CAD systems to provide room setup diagrams.






13. 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.






14. European term for booth or exhibit.






15. A group of rooms that is reserved by a party outside of the ECB but is present in the city as a result of the Main Event (for example - some exhibitors - some international tour groups). A Peripheral Block's consumed room nights should be credited to






16. 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






17. One of the advantages of a web-based event planning software solution or ASP is that clients already have the necessary tools available: a computer and a web browser. This familiar interface is cross-platforming - meaning that PCs - MACs - and large






18. Certification of measurements of meeting space through the Function Space Verification Program offered by the Professional Convention Management Association or through graphics layout software companies - e.g. MeetingMatrix.






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






20. A prepared statement released to the news media. Can be "For immediate release -" or at a specified time or date; an article intended for use by the media about a company - product - service - individual - or show. Also Called NEWS RELEASE.






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






22. Informative and instructional speech.






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






24. 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






25. Registration made via the Web.






26. 1) A mandatory and automatic amount added to standard food and beverage charges - usually used to defray the cost of labor - such as housemen - servers - technicians - etc. and which the facility receives a portion of the charge. In return - the gues






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. 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






29. Small group sessions - panels - workshops or presentations - offered concurrently within the event - formed to focus on specific subjects. The event is apart from the general session - but within the event format - formed to focus on specific subject






30. A media campaign - normally consisting of a series of public notices and advertising activities - aimed at ensuring maximum attendance by focusing attention on an event.






31. Executive responsible for financial affairs of an organization.






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






33. Total number of sleeping rooms that are utilized and attributable to one event.






34. A commission over and above the normal base commission percentage.






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






36. Procurement - maintenance and transportation of materials. Involves all related functions and services.






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






38. Digital light processor data/video projectors were developed with an entirely new processor using microscopic mirrors to recreate video images and display them in a number of settings. These projectors picked up where LCD left off by reproducing vide






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






40. A return of part of a payment.






41. An independent business which handles export shipments for compensation. At the request of the shipper - the forwarder makes the actual arrangements and provides the necessary services for expediting the shipment to its overseas destination. The forw






42. 1) Some Web-based content such as event Webcasts are made available to online customers on a pay-per-view basis - which means that customers have to pay to access this programming. 2) Video productions accessible to customers who pay for access to th






43. Flat rate for which a hotel or motel agrees to offer any of its available sleeping rooms (with the exception of suites) to a group. Final assignment of rooms is at the discretion of the hotel. See RUN-OF-THE-HOUSE RATE.






44. Raising and supporting sound - lighting or other equipment or décor from the ceiling.






45. 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.






46. Certified Special Event Professional; an earned designation from the International Special Events Society (ISES).






47. Seating arrangement in which seats are in rows facing the stage area - no tables. See AUDITORIUM SET-UP.






48. 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 %.






49. Light morning meal consisting of pastries - juices - and hot beverages. Usually served buffet style.






50. 1) Schematic drawing of an exhibit hall including dimensions - design - shape - entrances - aisles - numbered exhibit booth/stands - lounges - concession areas - restrooms - electrical/plumbing accessibility - etc. 2) Scale plan of the floor area of