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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. An email - bulk fax - or bulk mail broadcast that provides attendees and prospects with the latest news and information about an upcoming event. Such reminders are usually distributed on an opt-in basis. See EMAIL ALERT.






2. 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.






3. Digital subscriber line. Brings high bandwidth via copper phone lines.






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






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






6. Video tape recorder and player utilizing ½-inch (1.27 centimeter) tape. Not compatible with beta format.






7. AKA CSEP or Certified Special Event Professional - a designation offered by the International Special Events Society (ISES) earned through education - perofrmance - experience - and service to the industry.






8. A cable that is made up of tiny glass strands that are wrapped and bundled together to make up a cable. Fiber can transmit voice - data and video at gigabyte speed - or 1 billion bytes per second - with less signal loss than copper wire because the s






9. A company that offers complete turnkey organization support for an event - including administrative and event management services.






10. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 1.544 Mbps - operates at a much higher capacity than an ISDN line and can be split to accommodate several users at one time (known as a fractional T-1).






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






12. Web sites that give visitors a reason to return to the site and be exposed to new offers.






13. A speaker system that is typically used in ballrooms - exhibit hall venues - etc - and are most appropriate for voice reproduction.






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






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. 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






17. A Web site that serves as a year-round online marketplace for buyers and sellers within a given marketplace. Such sites are also referred to as business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces - business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplaces or consumer-to-consumer






18. 1) Registering in advance to attend an event. See ADVANCE REGISTRATION. 2) At a facility - pre-assigned sleeping rooms available for occupancy.






19. 1) Merchandise or refreshments sold on site - to individuals - in conjunction with an event. 2) Contractual agreement where one party provides something of value to the other party in exchange for something else - pending certain conditions.






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






21. 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.






22. Record of an event over time.






23. Private dispute resolution process - Often referred to as alternate dispute resolution - in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to an impartial third party for a decision. Depending on the type of arbitration - the arbitrator's decision m






24. 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 - whi






25. Hiring an outside firm or individual to perform the task instead of using in-house staff; to subcontract a task or responsibility to a third party.






26. 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.






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






28. An exhibit with aisles on three sides.






29. An email marketing campaign that only sends messages to users who have requested (or opted-in) to receive specific types of information. Email conference reminders and newsletters are examples of opt-in email marketing campaigns based upon permission






30. Staff person responsible for selling and servicing group and local food and beverage functions.






31. Transmitting data at speeds of up to 44.184 Mbps - is faster than a T-1 line - allowing performance of more tasks simultaneously at a greater speed. See T-1 LINE.






32. 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.






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






34. 1) The opposite of real-time. 2) Audio and/or video programming available on a Web site after the completion of an event - providing this content so Web site visitors can listen or view at their discretion. 3) FAX system for sending out faxed materia






35. 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






36. 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 -






37. 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






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






39. 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.






40. Automated External Defibrillator. Device installed in many large public areas (e.g. airports - hotels - convention centers). Can be used by any individual to administer life-saving care to person experiencing a heart attack.






41. The inducement to a contract. The cause - motive - price - or impelling influence which induces a contracting party to enter a contract.






42. 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.






43. A labor organization - typically made up of workers from the same trade formed for the purpose of advancing its members' interests such as dealing collectively with their employer on issues of wages - hours - working conditions and other matters pert






44. An electronic message center or online discussion group - usually serving a special-interest group. They allow you to review messages left by others - and leave your own message if you choose. Also known as bulletin board systems or electronic forum.






45. 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.






46. Devices for the deaf or hearing imparied available in public phone banks and/or at the registration desk.






47. Any meeting where people at two or more distant locations are linked using video - audio and data for two-way communication via satellite communications or the Internet. Each party sees and hears the other through a TV screen or computer monitor and






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






49. A third party vendor or company that offers complete turnkey organization support for an event - including administrative and event management services.






50. Abbreviation for "hundred weight." This is the unit of measure used in drayage and freight shipments.