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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. A type of indemnity clause that requires one party to fully protect the other from a claim asserted. This would include the payment of costs or attorney fees.






2. A music licensing organization that represents individuals who hold the copyrights to music written in the United States. It grants licensing agreements for the performance of music.






3. 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.






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






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






6. System of assigning points to exhibiting companies to determine which firms will be allowed to select booth/stand space for the next event first. Also Called PRIORITY RATING SYSTEM.






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






8. Building an event budet by analyzing both the projected and actual figures from the previous year's budget.






9. An event that incoporates environmental considerations throughout all states of the planning process in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment.






10. 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






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






12. 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






13. In the United States - a legal term for laws covering the liability of people serving alcoholic beverages. Under dram shop laws - a party injured by an intoxicated person can sue establishments contributing to that person's intoxication. Many dram sh






14. Anticipated dates and times of arrival of group members.






15. The amount of information that can be transmitted in an information channel such as a telephone line - ISDN - or Ethernet. Higher bandwidth means that images and sound will load more quickly for use in videoconferences or on the Internet.






16. A statement of revenues and expenses. Also known as a profit & loss statement.






17. 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.






18. 1) Exclusive use of all or some space on an airplane - bus - ship - or other vehicle for a special period of time and for a specific itinerary. 2) To create a new association - organization or chapter of an association or organization.






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






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






21. An ongoing effort by an organization to develop relationships with key media representatives before - during - and after an event.






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






23. Americans with Disabilities Act. U.S. legislation passed in 1992 requiring public buildings (offices - hotels - restaurants - etc.) to make adjustments meeting minimum standards to make their facilities accessible to individuals with physical disabil






24. 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.






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






26. Service for meeting and greeting a person upon arrival in a city - usually at the airport - pier or rail station and assisting him or her with entrance formalities - collecting baggage and obtaining transportation.






27. 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.






28. A collection of publicity items that includes: 1) pertinent data on the meeting - such as agenda - historical data - guest speakers - special events - etc. The property - such as photos - descriptions of public space areas - local entertainment - etc






29. The standard seating supplied by most facilities. This kind of seating in wide rooms has the disadvantage of restricting the view of attendees sitting at the row ends. Best for presentations in which audience interaction is not required.






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






31. A popular digital format for meeetings with a good quality image - an extended recording time up to 184 minutes - with a tape stock that is less expensive than BetaSP.






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






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






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






35. AKA Pre Conference.Any event which is arranged for the period immediately preceeding the conference proper.






36. 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.






37. 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.






38. 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.






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






40. The right granted by one party to let a another party use live or recorded music through special agreements and fee structures.






41. Portable videoconferencing system - usually mounted on a rolling cart or hard-sided case for ease of transport from room to room or across the globe.






42. 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






43. Audio unit by which sound signals from all sources feed into one system; allows for dissimilar inputs (microphone and line) to be combined and controlled into one output.






44. Equipment - materials - and teaching aids used in sound and visual presentations - such as television monitors - video - sound equipment - etc.






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






46. Business-to-Business.






47. An event that draws a national and international audience. Typically 15% or more of attendees reside outside of the host country.






48. Marketing tools or programs used to influence buying patterns and build customer loyalty.






49. A service provider of videoconferencing which allows multiple sites to connect simultaneously. A bridge connects three or more tele- or videoconference sites for simultaneous communication.






50. An ongoing process in which an individual actively seeks to understand and contribute to change.