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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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






2. 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.






3. The station used to transmit signals from Earth to a satellite (videoconferencing).






4. 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.






5. 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






6. Person or firm which is licensed and specializes in travel related arrangements - such booking hotel rooms - meals - transportation - cruises - tours - vacation packages and other travel elements.






7. 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.






8. A seating arrangement with a row of seats on low risers around a BOARDROOM SET-UP. A very space-intensive set-up.






9. Any group of rooms that is classified or separated differently than the general attendee block within the Event-Contracted Block (ECB).






10. The presenter is questioned by a moderator on behalf of the audience.






11. AKA Post Conference.Any event which is arranged for the period immediately following the conference proper.






12. The software that makes Webcasting work. These "stream" audio and video from a central source - or media server - to recipients on their personal computers.






13. Contract wording that outlines potential damages or fees that a party may be required to pay in the event that it does not fulfill minimum commitments in the contract.






14. 1) Enclosed lights used to illuminate the top of film and stage sets. 2) Group of speakers mounted in auditoriums - arenas - and theaters.






15. A type of room rate that includes breakfast and one other meal (usually dinner).






16. Carrier that specializes in shipping uncrated exhibits - high-tech equipment and delicate materials that require special handling.






17. 1) Broadly - one who acts or has the power to act: more usually - one that acts as the representative of another. Most frequently in travel - a specific kind of agent such as a retail travel agent. 2) Person that obtains engagements for entertainers






18. An exhibit with aisles on three sides.






19. Shipment number designated by the common carrier to a single shipment - used in all cases where the shipment must be referred. Usually assigned at once.






20. 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






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






22. Association of Destination Management Executives. A member of the Convention Industry Council.






23. A payment to a sales representative for meeting or exceeding a sales revenue goal. Or a payment made to an individual or organization for bringing business to another individual or organization.






24. Series of tables set up in the shape of the block T with chairs set all around except at the head table.






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






26. A government document which permits the "licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.






27. 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.






28. Computer application that enables voting and then collects and displays the results - simplifying decision-making among event participants.






29. Other names for event order (EO) - function sheet - or Banquet Event Order (BEO)






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






31. Food is plated in the kitchen and placed before the guest. Side dishes are used for bread and butter and salad. Food is served from the left - beverages from the right - and all items are removed from the right. This is generally the service used for






32. 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






33. A single source provider of goods or services.






34. A nonprofit organization representing specific destinations formerly known as the International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. Members have expert knowledge of their city and its surrounding areas; typically they represent local hotels






35. An advanced partial payment to secure product or service.






36. 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 %.






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






38. An event that requires the use of a convention center or event complex - as well as multiple hotels in the host city.






39. Direct mail promotional materials sent to current and prospective exhibitors to encourage participation and promote the benefits of exhibiting in a specific show. Contains information about technical points - cost of exhibition space - floor plan of






40. 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.






41. 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.






42. A feature of videoconferencing systems which allows the placement of shared documents on an on-screen shared space or "whiteboard." Participants can edit and mark up the document just as on a physical whiteboard.






43. 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






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






45. 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.






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






47. In which rows of tables with chairs face the front of a room and each person has a space for writing.






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






49. Solicitation of opinions regarding services; questionnaire.






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