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Place your luxury yacht in the right hands with the services of our superyacht management team. Private ownership is an investment, one that requires intimate knowledge and dedicated action to maximize enjoyment and ensure quality maintenance. We provide unparalleled services for private ownership, from customized construction to financial planning to personalized itineraries. Northrop & Johnson is delighted to work with you to make your ownership of a luxury yacht nothing short of extraordinary, so that all you must worry about is enjoying your superyacht.

Building Your Dreams

From vision to reality, our superyacht management team promises exceptional services for customizing and constructing your own private yacht. Our dedicated team presents a unique opportunity to personalize your yacht design with committed specialists and trade experts. From elite luxury interior designers to renowned naval architects, our professionals intimately understand the industry and provide the finest consultations and counseling throughout your new-build process.

Protecting Your Asset

When purchasing a luxury yacht, it’s vital to understand the potential risks, safety procedures and security protocols to protect your asset, along with those aboard. With our specialists at your disposal, cruising smoothly and safely is assured. Through a thorough understanding of International Safety Management Codes, Maritime Labor Convention regulations and additional proceedings, your yacht ownership experience is made simple, successful and undisturbed.

Assuring Your Travel

Dedicated to providing the perfect luxury yacht experience, we specialize in thorough itinerary planning and destination research. Our experts have an intimate knowledge of shore-based activities, on-water amenities and luxury travel possibilities around the world, perfectly catered to each client’s needs. With a dedicated liaison, there are no bounds to the enjoyment of your yachting experience and the destinations you travel to.

Registration & Regulation

Safety consideration and regulation compliance are vital for luxury yacht travel. Having a department devoted to these concerns keeps your yacht on the water and your enjoyment at a maximum. With a professional consultant, you can register your yacht with ease, thanks to the strong trust built between the the client, the liaison and the country of registration.

Financial Expertise

Like any investment, owning a yacht involves complexity and requires meticulous understanding. We provide a professional team dedicated to bespoke budgets, payroll plans and additional financial matters. The department consists of revered accountants and multi-faceted representatives with personal experience in the yachting industry. On a monthly basis, your specialist will send a breakdown of your yachting expenses and maintain quality assurance throughout your ownership. With the Deep Blue real time yacht management software, we ensure that your yachting needs are taken care of whenever and wherever applicable.

Maintenance & Repairs

Our superyacht management team is an active provider of maintenance and repairs in the luxury yachting industry across the world. Thanks to our impressive reach, clients can enjoy access to the best engineers in technology, safety mechanisms and structural support. With an extensive team and endless resources, necessary repairs are dealt with efficiently and thoroughly. As an N&J client, you will receive the utmost quality maintenance and are guaranteed satisfaction with our services.

Crew Services

It’s undeniable that a captain and crew make or break luxury yacht ownership. Crew is essential for yacht operations, vessel maintenance and on-water hospitality. We provide a truly unique crew database with over 6,500 members worldwide from an extensive array of nationalities. Our superyacht management crew representatives ensure that your captain and crew are thoroughly processed, analyzed and interviewed for the fulfillment of your luxury travel needs. In addition to finding crew, our specialists sustain and support ongoing relationships between crew, captains and owners to ensure that the experience aboard your luxury yacht is nothing short of unforgettable.

Specialist Support

The services of our superyacht management team are thorough, refined and simply extraordinary. Our extensive team of consultants is readily available for any needs that may arise, from legal advice and representation to project negotiations. Having reliable assistance that surpasses expectations enables clients to relax and appreciate the most important part of yachting: your enjoyment.

With our impressive collection of resources, N&J clients can rest assured that their luxury yacht ownership will be as seamless and efficient as possible.

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Yachting is a passion, and we are proud to share that passion with our discerning clients and capable superyacht crew. Moran Yacht Management offers a comprehensive and personalized luxury yacht management program, handled by experienced professionals who understand the business side of yachting and the unique needs of yacht owners.

As an accredited, ISM-Certified management company, Moran Yacht Management provides a wide range of shore-based services, including: Crew management, Financial management, Technical management, Operations management, Safety & Security compliance, and more.

Our strength is our experience and our commitment to our clients. Our philosophy is simple: to enhance the experience of yacht ownership by providing our clients with peace of mind and the confidence that their yacht is in good hands.

We invite you to contact us today to learn more about our luxury yacht management services and how we can help you enjoy your yacht to the fullest.

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Our team includes veteran captains and engineers whose collective experience in yacht management is unmatched and envied by the competition. We are uniquely positioned to provide a custom, world-class crew and ship management program. Our project management team at Moran is always available to assist and meet the complex demands of yacht ownership. Our response is personal and immediate, and we are committed to exceeding our client’s expectations of luxury yacht management.

Operating a yacht is akin to running a small corporation and our luxury yacht management team proactively assists Owners, captains, and crew with all the details. We are available 24/7 to guide and assist through all of the complexities of day-to-day yacht crew and ship operations.

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Moran Yacht Management considers safety and security a culture, both onboard our yachts and ashore. Through extensive experience and Flagship management software, we ensure our fleet is safe, secure, and compliant.

Knowledgeable and responsible shore-based accounting from our superyacht management team allows the Captain and crew to do what they do best – running a fine yacht and exceeding the Owner’s expectations.

Crew and ship management is imperative for smooth maintenance, which facilitates the optimal safety and reliability of any yacht. Yacht management reduces the risk of operational failure and ensures the vessel is always ready for Owner and Guest enjoyment.

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What Exactly Is Yacht Management, And Why Is It Necessary?

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Those well-versed in the superyacht industry will know that owning and operating a crewed yacht over 24m is no easy task. Ever-changing administrative, technical and regulatory requirements can create a minefield of hoops to jump through, not to mention the management of the crew members living and working on your vessel. And for the busy lives of the modern yacht owner, the task is simply too much to take on alone. We teamed up with Switzerland-based yacht management company Floating Life , to learn more about the benefits of outsourcing your yacht management needs to experts in the field.

The superyacht industry is evolving at such a rapid pace, it is easy to forget how relatively young it is. Barbara Tambani, co-Director of Floating Life alongside Andrea Pezzini, recalls when yacht management services did not even exist as an established sector, and herself took a lead role in developing the early standards of the discipline. Her co-Director Andrea has worked as an Owner’s representative since 1998, alongside director roles in a number of prominent Italian shipyards. 

‘Our professionalism and expertise is important for our clients ,’ Barbara tells us. ‘Our clients know that their yacht is in the safe hands of people that have the necessary experience and are able to find safe solutions.’

Indeed, Floating Life’s management service was the first in the industry to receive the IOS 9001:2015 certification by RINA for quality. But in addition to the high standards, Floating Life meets across its management services, there should be some acknowledgement of the diversity and complexity of the tasks the team fulfils. Floating Life experts dedicate themselves to every single aspect of the yachting customer journey - from flag registration, ownership structures and shipyard maintenance through to crew support, safety and security. No matter how complex or specialised the management task, the Floating Life team has you covered with a professional and efficient service to meet your specific needs.

‘Our experience allows us to anticipate organisational issues such as booking a last minute refueling or paying a supplier for a weekend, ’ says Andrea. ‘ We also consider the possibility of breakdowns or accidents on board as it is important to act promptly to limit the damage and avoid any possible impact that may be linked to pollution.’

With dedicated contacts in each department, Floating Life has the resources and knowhow to cover all bases, leaving clients with more free time to enjoy the use of their yacht.

Offering a competitive edge with a bespoke, tailor-made service, yacht management with Floating Life offers something larger, more corporate firms cannot; that is a truly personalised touch. Indeed, the Floating Life team knows just how important relationships are in this industry. With thanks to an extensive network of shipyards and dealers, Floating Life can offer clients high-level services at very competitive prices.  

‘The yachting industry around the world is constantly changing, so it is vital to keep up to date with all the necessary rules for safety and security, ’ Andrea tells us. ‘ Yachting industry laws change frequently and there has been a lot of development over the last 20 years. Our team keeps up to date and monitors these changes around the world, so we can prevent any problems from arising.’

Maritime traditions have been around since the beginning of civilisation. But the modern superyacht industry, as we know, is still finding its place in international laws and regulations. Keeping up with these ever-evolving rules can be an impossible task to take on alone. That is why Floating Life, with its extensive, specialised knowledge, dedicated staff and tailor-made service, is here to help. 

"The yachting industry around the world is constantly changing, so it is vital to keep up to date with all the necessary rules for safety and security." Andrea Pezzini, Co-Director Floating Life

"The yachting industry around the world is constantly changing, so it is vital to keep up to date with all the necessary rules for safety and security."

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Owning a yacht can be challenging and time-consuming. NEXT Yachting’s full range of bespoke yacht management services are purposefully designed to offer worry-free yacht ownership. Our yacht management team are experts in their field, dedicated to providing personalised, transparent yacht management services , safeguarding your investment and ensuring optimal operational levels. From operational and maintenance issues to financial reporting, we offer a full portfolio of yacht management services . We work closely with clients to ensure that services are perfectly tailored to their unique needs. Discover yacht management services powered by our fresh and transparent approach.

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We understand that every client is unique. That’s why our 360 ° yacht services are tailored to meet individual yacht management needs, be it shoreside support or administration. Our team is generous with their time, utilising their in-depth yachting wisdom to diligently assist at every stage of the yacht ownership cycle, leaving you free to simply enjoy your yacht.

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At NEXT Yachting, our clients are involved at every stage of the decision-making process. This transparent approach sets us apart, enabling us to provide bespoke yacht management services that expertly meet our clients’ needs. With NEXT Yachting at your side you only need to worry about where in the world you wish to travel next.

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We were very satisfied with NEXT Yachting. Their team expertly managed the negotiation of our yacht with the new buyers. Thanks to NEXT Yachting’s diplomacy the sale proceeded as planned, a testament to their professionalism and expertise.

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With over 65 highly qualified experts and yacht managers worldwide, our very experienced and cost-effective management team ensures your enjoyment of your yacht is first-class, wherever you are in the world.

Service package tailored to fit your precise needs

Our management team provides a comprehensive tailored service across the board, including a proven 24-hour emergency response service, berthing, operational management, technical support, crew, accounts, safety, and security. You are never on your own with Burgess yacht support.

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Burgess has the most qualified and established yacht management team in the industry. We have over 30 years' experience of managing motor and sailing yachts from 40-150m and over in length. Our extensive yachting expertise guarantees that your yacht and interests are in safe hands.

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Providing a direct link between you and our entire team, your personal yacht manager ensures all operational, technical, and financial needs are handled with the utmost discretion. The safety of your yacht, guests, and crew is our highest priority.

Our aim is to allow an owner to get maximum enjoyment from his yacht without the day-to-day worry of the yacht's operation. We work very closely with the captain and crew to ensure the yacht is operated as safely and efficiently as possible.

A suitably experienced Technical Manager is assigned to each management team to provide required technical support. Our Planned Maintenance Systems, on board inspections and 24/7 support ensure maximum yacht reliability and resale value.

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Unlike some Yacht Management companies, we provide safety and security services in-house as we believe their implementation and operation has to be fully integrated with all other areas of operation, such as technical support and crewing matters.

Cost control is important to all yacht owners. Our experienced accounting team prepares accurate, fully-itemised budgets and detailed monthly accounts and supplies them to the owner in a timely manner.

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Elevated charter experiences begin with impeccably maintained, privately-owned yachts, outfitted for comfort and handled with care and precision after every charter. To ensure every charter experience is second to none, Waypoints Yacht Charters treats every yacht in our fleet with the highest level of service. That means when you trust us to manage your yacht, you’ll receive exceptional charter management, maintenance, and owner support.

As an owner, you have the flexibility to use your yacht when you want and have your yacht, your way – outfitted for maximum comfort and performance.

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We market our charters by emphasizing the quality of our privately-owned, meticulously managed yachts. That means you can rest assured that we take pride in the way we care for our yachts and the elevated charter experiences we deliver. 

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Impeccable service & maintenance, waypoints has one of the most experienced yacht management teams in the industry that pride themselves on delivering the highest standard in the maintenance of your yacht..

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Purchasing your yacht is the start of a journey, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.  For commissioning and support, Waypoints has an exclusive partnership with Atlantic Cruising Yachts , one of the largest yacht dealerships in North America. These award-winning experts in commissioning and outfitting are backed by over 40 years in business and thousands of successfully completed projects.

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We offer a bespoke service of luxury yacht management that ensures trouble-free ownership.

We know that large luxury yacht management is increasingly becoming a proactive and complex process. At YACHTZOO’s yacht management division , we take care of your yacht’s administration, maintenance and compliance with regulations. Ultimately, we want you to relax and enjoy your asset while we manage it.

Our proven superyacht management process consistently shows a reduction in costs and downtime, providing Owners and Captains with enhanced efficiency, safety and complete peace of mind. The YACHTZOO   Yacht Management team provides clients with a broad range of practical skills, including commercial maritime operations and new build project management . We are also Document of Compliance certified for a number of major flag states.

YACHTZOO provides a comprehensive superyacht management service, and we support our fleet on a day-to-day basis. We do this by relieving Captains of some of the yacht management administration, which allows them to spend more time on the things that matter. Our worldwide network of suppliers, shipyards and banks helps us to anticipate and satisfy our clients’ every need. We will always represent the Owner’s best interest and be clear and transparent throughout. As a yacht management company, we want to stay ahead of the curve and offer the very best ship management services to our clients. We do this by regularly attending seminars, webinars, onboard surveys, and maintaining memberships with key industry associations that help us keep abreast of changes and developments within the maritime sector.

The YACHTZOO Yacht Management Division is Document of Compliance certified.

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The essence of yacht management revolves around providing an infrastructure whereby the operation is adequately funded, spending is accounted for, a safe working and living environment is maintained, and compliance measures are respected from a crew employment and technical perspective.

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COMPLETE SUPERYACHT MANAGEMENT

At Edge Yachts we understand that the idea of owning a superyacht is to enjoy life at sea in all its wonderful facets. That is why we have made it easy for you to enjoy your yacht without the hassle of overseeing the management. Our CEO and Chief of Operations have put together a full yacht management package for your convenience so that you don’t need to coordinate too many independent services.  

With our full management package you will have access to our team and services around the clock. We will be there to support your yacht Captain and crew to take care of anything related to our management services. With this package you get added benefits such as our new build and refit support. We also add other cruising services such as looking after US cruising permits to make your flexibility of travel easy and simple to process. This is our most popular package because it will ensure that the safety and running of your superyacht is in the best order and complies with all relevant global legislation. Allowing you to enjoy the journey.

Full details of what is included in our full yacht management package is detailed below. 

International Safety Management – ISM/ISPS

ISM (International Safety Management) is mandatory for all vessels over 500GT. Although full compliance is not required for yachts 499GT and below, they are required to comply with mini ISM regulations and it is recommended that those yachts also work towards full ISM compliance to ensure the yacht sails smoothly and does not pose any safety issues for its owner, crew and guests.

Here at Edge Yachts we offer full management of all ISM and ISPS requirements for superyachts of all sizes. We also offer a mini ISM that covers the most important safety measures for yachts below 500GT who want to ensure safety remains paramount, without undertaking a full ISM/ISPS audit.

• ISM and Mini ISM systems, auditing and manuals tailored to each yacht’s needs • Provision of DPA and DOC for all major Flag States • Ongoing support for all operational and planned maintenance systems onboard • 24/7 shoreside emergency support

Our approach to each client’s ISM system is completely tailored to the vessel’s needs. Our safety management systems (SMS) take into account the superyachts refit and repair cycle to allow for planned maintenance. All Edge Yachts’ safety and security manuals are approved by all major Flag States*.

As a global security measure, and a part of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), compliance to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) is also mandatory for all large charter yachts over 500GT.

Developed after the attacks on 9/11, the ISPS Code provides a standardised and consistent framework for evaluating risk through changes in vulnerability for ships and port facilities through unique assessments of individual vessels. Relevant vessels are required to create a tailored Ship Security Plan (SSP) based on assessments and audits of the onboard operations, as well as the physical attributes of the vessel.

Our team will assist you in every step of ISPS Code compliance, providing advice and guidance to ensure certification is maintained and remains valid, whilst providing a realistic and achievable approach to the day-to-day operation of your yacht.

Our experience with the ISPS Code will guarantee you smooth sailing from the initial development of your SSP through to inspections and audits, and our onshore team offers uncompromising support for your designated Security Officer and Designated Person Ashore (DPA) roles in emergency situations.

Designated Person Ashore & Documents of Compliance

The ISM Code requires that a land-based professional acts as a link between those on board and the owning company of the vessel. Our team of master mariners provides you with the reassurance that your Designated Person Ashore (or DPA) brings with them enormous experience at sea, including on superyachts, and can empathise with any situation your captain and crew are facing.

Custom mini ISM for yachts 499GT and below

Red Ensign commercial yachts under 500GT and over 24m are required to comply with the ISM Code to a mini ISM standard. This is less stringent than the full ISM standard but provides reassurance for guests and charter guests travelling on board that the yacht is as safe as possible. We custom plan each SMS for our mini ISM clients with as much commitment and attention to detail as our largest superyacht clients.

We will discuss your requirements and if needed make a site visit to establish a bespoke package to suit your needs. Many vessels decide that they want a service that exceeds the basic requirements of a Mini ISM but do not require a full ISM audit. This adds value to the yacht for the purpose of insurance or resale value, but is more flexible around daily activity. Edge Yachts can provide a tailored SMS solution for you, without submitting the SMS to Flag State for approval.

*We hold Documents of Compliance for all the major Flag States, including: Cayman Islands, Marshall Islands, Bermuda, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Malta and Jamaica [MCA/UK or US?]. Our team is also Lloyd’s Register certified.

Concierge Services

• Specialist sourcing of superyacht and estate inventory
• Arranging unique experiences and purchasing opportunities

In luxury yachting, we are accustomed to receiving nothing but the very best service and products in all areas. From designer bespoke crew uniforms to delivering the freshest Maine lobster somewhere in the Caribbean, our standards are exacting and our networks for sourcing items or experiences are second to none.

Part of the premier service offered to our full yacht management clients is a concierge service to ensure every last detail is arranged and triple checked for you.

Beyond assisting with your superyacht operations alone, Edge Yachts considers the comfort of our premier clients wherever they are in the world. ‘Impossible’ is not a word in our vocabulary, and we have achieved a wide range of demands that have been insurmountable to others. Our premier clients experience a service that doesn’t stop, from a team that is passionate about delivering only the very best.

• Assistance with filing and updating electronic Notice of Arrival Departure (eNOAD)

Edge Yachts provides an eNOAD filing service for superyachts to ease the process and assist the Captain and first officer with their administrative duties on board.

As part of the official monitoring of marine traffic in the United States*, an eNOAD must be filed each time a vessel moves between US Coast Guard COTP (Captain of the Port) Zones. The eNOAD is submitted online in advance of the departure, with a timeframe dependent on the journey the vessel is about to make.

If the voyage time is less than 96 hours, the eNOAD must be filed prior to departure and at least 24 hours prior to arrival. If the voyage time is over 96 hours, the eNOAD must be filed at least 96 hours prior to arrival at the port of destination. Updates to eNOADs are possible but the last update for a 24-hour notice must be made at least 12 hours prior to arrival. If the vessel is departing for a foreign port, the eNOAD must be filed at least an hour prior to departure.

All foreign flagged vessels entering US waters or transiting between designated Port Zones can face heavy fines, boarding and even vessel detention if the eNOAD is not filled out in a correct and timely manner.

For charter yachts this can be especially paperwork heavy during a time when you might have demanding guest on board who want to change the itinerary at short notice.

Our eNOAD service allows your Captain and crew to focus on you and your guest and trust that the administration is taken care of by a team of trusted advisors.

*The eNOAD is a US Coast Guard requirement only and has no bearing on whether the yacht will be cleared for immigration by the Customs and Border Protection authority on an arrival into the United States.

• Budget analysis and full ongoing accounting service
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Sunrise Yachts, a luxury yacht building company which is based in Turkey, has been made a main sponsor of next year’s 2011 Moscow International Boat Show (MIBS). The four-day Russian yacht show event is currently scheduled to run from April 14-17 at the Moscow’s Crocus exhibition centre.

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MIBS is organised by the ITE Group and it is one of Russia’s leading boat shows and is an internationally recognised superyacht event. The show covering everything from small parts and accessories to large superyacht with over 9,000 people and 178 exhibitors attended the last year show.

The Paolo Scanu-designed Sunrise 45 yacht is an ocean-going cruising yacht that was released in 2009 to much acclaim at this was the group’s first-ever model.

Sunrise Yachts was founded in 2007 by the German entrepreneur Herbert P Baum along with the French-British yacht builder Guillaume Roché. The luxury yacht group is based in Antalya, Turkey and utilises a 10,000sq m shipyard facility. Sunrise has two sheds measuring 100m (328ft) x 16m (53ft), as well as a 70m (230ft) x 16m (53ft) fully acclimatized paint shed that can accommodate new-build and refit projects up to 65m (213ft) in length and 1,200 tonnes displacement.

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Along each side of the yacht-building facility, space is available for long-term sub-contractors with the latest equipment and logistics capabilities, along with air-conditioned storage, ventilation and extraction plants. The shipyard is organized as an “assembler,” based loosely on the car industry’s model, with a small, yet powerful project management team charged with running all the in-house long-term sub-contractors.

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Top 5, Bristol: Tire management race provided greatness; can it be replicated?

Five thoughts after Sunday’s NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway …

1. Taking Stock

To understand why many NASCAR fans found Sunday’s tire management race at Bristol so compelling, let’s take a quick step back and ask: Why are sports worth watching in the first place?

Two reasons: First, the outcome is unpredictable; we never can be sure who will win on a given day. Second, we get to watch extraordinarily talented people competing against others of similar stature to determine who is the best.

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The latter part is what was highlighted in such a major way at Bristol, and why the race felt so different than the typical NASCAR Cup Series race.

While the dream for many NASCAR fans is to watch a product where success has to do more with the drivers than the cars, we know that’s not close to reality. Auto racing is typically about who has the most resources behind them. Money buys speed, because money buys engineering and technology and the best pit crews, which in turn give drivers the fastest cars and more favorable track position — particularly in this parity-filled, hard-to-pass era of NASCAR.

On Sunday, thanks to Goodyear’s happy accident, we saw the opposite. Drivers couldn’t even use the maximum capability of their cars, which made it more like a sprint car race: Fast cars still go fast, but where they finish is much more dependent on the drivers’ decision-making and skill level.

Just listen to some of the drivers after Sunday’s race and try to read between the lines.

Justin Haley: “It was fun because you had to manage it. You weren’t all-out the whole time, so it was fun to have a major part in how the car ran.”

Ryan Preece: “I’d rather (have severe tire wear) than getting beat by somebody with a faster car that day.”

Denny Hamlin: “Way more proud (to win than usual). I know I had such a huge role in the result.”

Based on those comments, Haley doesn’t typically feel he has a major part in how the car runs. Preece doesn’t  feel the drivers beating him are better; they’re just in a faster car. Hamlin doesn’t always feel a major sense of pride when he wins, because often his car is simply that good.

That made Bristol oh-so-refreshing compared to the recent storylines at Phoenix and Vegas. If you recall, the talk at Phoenix concerned adding more horsepower and tweaking short-track aerodynamic rules packages. At Las Vegas, it was about the importance of track position and air blocking.

To everyone’s surprise, a tire management race that came out of nowhere on Sunday reminded everyone exactly how much this major element of auto racing truly matters.

In other words:  It’s the tires, stupid.  A tire that wears out is the catalyst for more elements of good racing than perhaps any other factor — even the cars and racetracks themselves.

The Phoenix discussion — horsepower and aero packages — didn’t matter at all in Bristol. Drivers weren’t even using all the horsepower they had and could drive through the field at will, except it would mean a penalty later in the run when their tires burned off. The thing was, it was up to the drivers to decide.

The Las Vegas storylines — track position and air blocking — were equally irrelevant Sunday. Hamlin passed for the lead a whopping 13 different times — and even had a flat tire at one point. The fifth-place finisher, Kyle Larson, had a penalty with 125 laps to go and still made it back to the front.

It’s doubtful we’ll see a race like this again anytime soon — the 54 lead changes were the most on a short track in NASCAR’s 76-year history, after all — but at least Bristol can now be used as the best example of this generation’s NASCAR racing for why the tires must be an area of focus.

2. Fastest Car Tracker

This space almost had a “Not Applicable” for Bristol, because the fastest car didn’t really matter. As documented above, no one was running full throttle and it was up to the drivers to manage their tires.

Still, it seems Hamlin actually may have had the fastest car. Not only did he lead the most laps, but he led two of the key categories in NASCAR’s Loop Data: the number of fastest laps run and his overall green-flag speed.

While we’re not absolutely positive Hamlin was fastest, we do know this: The winner wasn’t a fluke. There wasn’t some late restart that caused chaos and the 15th-place driver suddenly won the race out of nowhere.

In that sense, it’s good enough to put Hamlin as P1 and allow the fastest cars to tie up the score in our yearlong tracker. Interestingly enough, six different drivers have had the fastest car in the first six races.

Fastest Car Score: Other Cars 3, Fastest Car 3

Fastest Cars by Driver: Hamlin 1, Christopher Bell 1, Kyle Larson 1, Todd Gilliland 1, Joey Logano 1, Ty Gibbs 1

Each week in this space, we’ll pose one question and attempt to answer one from the past.

Q: Can NASCAR and Goodyear replicate this?

Given it was unintentional and there was no immediate explanation for why Bristol unfolded the way it did (these were the same tires as last year, after all), it seems unlikely another race like Sunday could happen very easily.

And to be fair, the tires did wear too quickly. This wasn’t an ideal situation on the surface, but it just so happened that the unintended side effect was a beautiful thing.

“What you don’t want it to be is an accident,” said Chris Gabehart, Denny Hamlin’s crew chief. “Goodyear will tell you they didn’t expect this. So you want to learn from it in the sense of ‘How did we do this?’ and ‘How can we monitor that and change it and make it something a little less extreme?’ Then apply it to other racetracks.

“There’s a lot to be learned in it.”

Given the tires were the same as last September’s night race and did lay rubber on the track then, there are seemingly only two culprits for why there was a difference this time: The resin (which was laid on the bottom lane instead of the PJ1 compound for the first time at Bristol) and the cooler temperatures. Given the resin was only in one lane and the track didn’t take rubber anywhere else, it stands to reason the temperatures might have played a role.

But where does that leave Goodyear? It’s one thing to do a tire test; it’s another to come up with a compound three months in advance of a race in which that day’s temperature is a total guess. Are the tires  that  temperature-sensitive?

We’re not tire experts here, so we don’t have the answer. Hopefully, though, NASCAR and Goodyear can go all-in on trying to come up with the science behind it — because discovering the exact causes could unlock a new world of the tire wear everyone seeks.

A: What is an acceptable level of on-track payback?

This question was posed here after last year’s Bristol Dirt Race for two reasons. First, it came on the heels of Hamlin’s points penalty for wrecking Ross Chastain and the subsequent denial of his appeal. Second, because we wondered if Ryan Preece would get a penalty for intentionally wrecking Kyle Larson in the Bristol race. (Preece wasn’t, which only made things more confusing.)

So what do we know a year later about what is acceptable for on-track retaliation? Pretty much nothing. Chase Elliott was suspended for right-rearing Hamlin in Charlotte, Carson Hocevar was given a two-lap penalty for hooking another driver in the Martinsville Truck Series race, and Corey Heim got an irrelevant 25-point penalty for intentional wrecking in the Truck Series championship race at Phoenix. But Corey LaJoie was not penalized for admitting on his podcast he intentionally hit Kyle Busch at Martinsville (the same thing Hamlin did), nor have a handful of other incidents with seemingly obvious contact been penalized.

At this point, the policy seems just as murky as a year ago and it’s still unclear which instances NASCAR will step in — and when officials will take more of a “Boys, have at it” approach.

Strategy-heavy Bristol Cup race injected new life into NASCAR short-track racing

4. NASquirks

It’s entirely possible we may never see another NASCAR short track race like Sunday. Check out some of the numbers below.

• By now, you’ve seen the stat of Bristol’s 54 lead changes being the most in the history of NASCAR short-track racing. Trey Ryan went a step further : It was also the most on a track one mile or less, which constitutes 1,385 Cup Series races.
• The number of lead changes not only smashed the Bristol track record (40, set in 1991), but they were nearly as many as the last four Bristol races combined (59).
• As Stephen Stumpf noted, the five lead-lap cars were the fewest in nearly 20 years (Dover, June 2004). Ryan noted for Bristol specifically, it was the fewest lead-lap cars in 30 years .
• Jonathan Fjeld noted the 54 lead changes were the most for a non-superspeedway since Michigan in 1981 . It had only happened four other times in NASCAR history.
• Perhaps unsurprisingly, the race smashed the Bristol record regarding green-flag passes in NASCAR’s Loop Data. Joe Srigley found the previous best races with Loop Data (2005-present).

5. Five at No. 5

Our mini power rankings after Race No. 6/38 (including exhibitions):

1. Kyle Larson (last week: 1): Got a top-five finish and didn’t even know how he did it. Either way, it moved him into a tie for the points lead with a favorable schedule ahead for the No. 5 team over the next month.

2. Denny Hamlin (last week: not ranked): We’ve been avoiding putting Hamlin back into the mix after we got burned by having him too high earlier in the season, but Sunday’s performance was a pretty impressive display of veteran savvy and skill.

3. Ryan Blaney (last week: 3): Hard to penalize Blaney for an unusual race on Sunday, especially after his team brought the fastest car in practice. He continues to lead the series in top-five finishes despite losing the points lead.

4. Ty Gibbs (last week: not ranked): The sophomore driver has four straight top-10 finishes and now leads the series in that category. His 137 laps led on Sunday were impressive, too.

5. Martin Truex Jr. (last week: not ranked): It’s time to start paying attention to Truex again. He has three straight finishes of seventh or better, hasn’t finished worse than 15th this season, is tied for the points lead and is heading to a road course (COTA) where he could easily win.

Dropped out: Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, William Byron.

(Top photo of Ryan Preece’s crew working on his crew during Sunday’s race: Jeffrey Vest / Icon Sportswire)

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Jeff Gluck has been traveling on the NASCAR beat since 2007, with stops along the way at USA Today, SB Nation, NASCAR Scene magazine and a Patreon-funded site, JeffGluck.com. He's been hosting tweetups at NASCAR tracks around the country since 2009 and was named to SI's Twitter 100 (the top 100 Twitter accounts in sports) for five straight years.

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Researchers recently reviewed 69 articles focused on the management implications of the Covid-19 pandemic that were published between March 2020 and July 2023 in top journals in management and applied psychology. The review highlights the numerous ways in which employees, teams, leaders, organizations, and societies were impacted and offers lessons for managing through future pandemics or other events of mass disruption.

The recent pandemic disrupted life as we know it, including for employees and organizations around the world. To understand such changes, we recently reviewed 69 articles focused on the management implications of the Covid-19 pandemic. These papers were published between March 2020 and July 2023 in top journals in management and applied psychology.

• Mark C. Bolino is the David L. Boren Professor and the Michael F. Price Chair in International Business at the University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business. His research focuses on understanding how an organization can inspire its employees to go the extra mile without compromising their personal well-being.
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The Top PR Firms for Crisis & Reputation Management

The fixers to call when you’re in a bind—or (as the wise already know) to help prevent PR disasters in the first place.

Business leaders across industries were taught several key crisis management lessons in 2023. One crucial insight emphasized the importance of promptly appointing new leaders to avoid creating uncertainty or doubt, as seen in the case of the game show Jeopardy! Another lesson highlighted the need for diverse crisis management plans tailored to different situations, as responses to cyberattacks differ from those to litigation or CEO deaths.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s "winter-ready" campaign reminded businesses to prepare for severe weather, considering the significant losses incurred due to winter storms in 2022. Additionally, companies were urged to address known threats, specifically focusing on the risks associated with rapidly evolving technologies like artificial intelligence.

The ouster of Paddy Cosgrave, the CEO of Web Summit, an annual technology conference held in Lisbon, Portugal, in October 2023, was a cautionary tale of the potential consequences of expressing personal opinions publicly. The aftermath of last summer’s wildfires on Maui revealed the predictable patterns that often follow a crisis, prompting business leaders to update their recovery plans accordingly.

Cross-cultural communications are critical in handling crises involving different cultures, races, and religions. The importance of investigating a crisis thoroughly and determining its cause was also marked in 2023, as evidenced by federal regulators' actions following Silicon Valley Bank's failure in March of last year.

A new type of corporate crisis, the "Crisis L," driven by politics and culture wars, emerged in 2023. Companies were advised to avoid activating the political brain and potentially spiraling into a Crisis L, emphasizing the significance of knowing customers, unifying social messages, maintaining a track record of values, and avoiding flip-flopping on stances while seeking objective advice on contentious issues. 

These and other crisis management lessons from 2023 provide valuable insights for business leaders aiming to navigate and mitigate the impact of potential crises in the future. A crisis management plan tailored to different needs is essential, as one plan cannot fit all situations. Here are five firms specializing in reputation and crisis management that defined industry trends in 2023 and have exciting plans for 2024.

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In 2023, Hiltzik Strategies saw significant growth in its client base, focusing on providing strategic counsel, corporate communications, crisis management and litigation support. Despite economic uncertainties, the firm thrived due to its diverse services and retained clients. The team also expanded to refine its expertise, celebrating its 15-year anniversary. Since its founding in 2008, Hiltzik Strategies has maintained a strong reputation for effectiveness, passion and adaptability. Clients appreciate the firm's nimbleness and versatility in addressing various issues that may arise across different industries. The team's extensive experience and relationships in politics, sports, entertainment, tech and finance have allowed them to positively impact clients from diverse backgrounds. “There’s a range of services that we offer in terms of strategic counsel, for individuals, executives, corporate communications, crisis identification, mitigation, avoidance litigation support,” President and CEO Matthew Hiltzik tells Observer.  “A significant part of what we do is act as a consulting partner in business with a research and content team,” Hiltzik added, noting that the firm’s consulting services include conducting surveys and evaluations. “Uncertainty tends to actually benefit us because people look to find support and counsel that takes into consideration a lot of different factors.” Hiltzik Strategies secured several notable clients in 2023, including schools in the Pac-12 Conference, the Atlantic Coast Conference, the U.S. men's national soccer team’s head coach Greg Berhalter, Salesforce and a major food restaurant company. Looking ahead, Hiltzik Strategies remains dedicated to providing top-notch services and support to its clients, leveraging its unique blend of expertise in crisis management, strategic counsel and business consulting. The team's track record of success and client satisfaction is a testament to their ongoing commitment to excellence in the ever-evolving landscape of public relations and strategic communications.

• Steve Hirsch , CEO

Hirsch Leatherwood spent most of 2023 focusing on a major client in the blockchain industry. The firm highlighted how it positioned the company as a trusted leader during industry skepticism and financial uncertainty, emphasizing the importance of credibility and legitimacy in a volatile market filled with questionable players. “Overall, 2023 was a pretty significant crisis for the blockchain industry," Hirsch Leatherwood CEO Steve Hirsch tells Observer. “It was a crypto winter. Venture capital money dried up, and there was a lot of skepticism around the future of the industry.”  Hirsch also touched on the broader landscape of crisis management, noting a shift toward proactive reputation management among CEOs and senior executives. He emphasized the significance of building and maintaining a positive reputation daily—and through multiple channels—to mitigate potential crises effectively. Hirsch pointed to the role of communications and PR in the C-suite, underlining the importance of strategic crisis preparedness in unpredictable events like negative social media posts. Hirsch Leatherwood’s growth and stability remained healthy throughout 2023, with a steady increase in staff numbers and a positive outlook for the future. The firm managed to remain resilient and even achieve growth, showcasing its ability to adapt and thrive in a competitive industry despite the challenges and budget constraints experienced in 2023.  Hirsch mentioned signing the New York Mets and JFK Airport's New Terminal One among notable client acquisitions in 2023. Hirsch Leatherwood’s core strength lies in its ability to tie its efforts directly to business metrics, such as funding rounds, acquisitions, and increased sales—a departure from the traditional PR approach.

• Ray Kerins , CEO

In the competitive landscape of strategic communications, Next Solutions Group emerges as a powerhouse with an impressive track record spanning business, government and journalism. With a diverse team boasting experience supporting top-tier executives, government officials, military leaders and nonprofit organizations, the firm stands as a beacon of excellence in the industry. Operating from strategic locations in New York, Austin, Washington, D.C. and London, the firm offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clientele. From crisis management to cybersecurity, corporate partnerships to executive media training, the firm's expertise encompasses a wide array of disciplines crucial for navigating today's complex communication landscape. Next Solutions Group is supported by a team of seasoned experts, including former journalists from print, digital and TV backgrounds. This insider knowledge uniquely positions the firm to anticipate and address clients' needs across various media platforms, ensuring that their stories are effectively crafted and disseminated to the right audiences. At the core of Next Solutions Group's approach is a commitment to engaging and educating stakeholders, including media, lawmakers, and employees. By offering tailored strategies for proactive and reactive communication, the firm equips clients with the tools to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing environment. With a focus on executive communications training, the firm empowers clients to effectively convey their message internally and externally. Through personalized coaching and real-world scenarios, the firm prepares leaders to confidently address media inquiries and convey key messages with clarity and impact.

• Amy Binder , Founder and CEO

In 2023, RF Binder experienced significant success in crisis management, particularly with clients in the Middle East facing misinformation issues. They launched the "clarity lens" program, integrating business and communication strategies for high-impact projects. The firm secured contracts with notable clients, including Ocean Spray, TGI Fridays, the E.U.-funded "Clink" program aimed at boosting the visibility of German and Bordeaux in the U.S., and working with Cargill to address misinformation. Despite confidentiality constraints, they highlighted the challenges of sustainable investing amid evolving political climates. “We're seeing across the board with all of our clients as it is in this country, in the highly politicized environment we're in all of a sudden, and clients are getting into issues,” CEO and founder Amy Binder tells Observer. “We bring people to our clients who have deep industry experience and knowledge, allowing them to gauge the situation and use communications to address specific business problems.”  Founded in 2001 as part of the Ruder Finn Group, the firm's distinguishing factor lies in its team's strong business acumen. The team focuses on leveraging communication to solve at least 75 percent of client problems. The team's diverse backgrounds, including MBAs from prestigious institutions, enable RF|Binder to offer strategic solutions tailored to each client's unique challenges.  Last year, one of the firm’s notable achievements was the acquisition of Peaks Strategies, integrating their expertise into the financial services practice. The importance of integrating A.I. strategically into their services is an emphasis of the firm. In light of evolving A.I. regulations, transparency in A.I. usage was underscored as crucial to combat misinformation risks. Looking ahead to 2024, the firm anticipates increased client demand for crisis management support amidst politicized environments and emerging issues like ESG compliance and misinformation. They emphasized the need for strategic communication to address evolving challenges effectively. Legislative developments around A.I. usage were also discussed, highlighting the importance of transparency regardless of regulatory frameworks.

• Doug Thornell , CEO

In 2023, SKDK achieved significant successes across various fronts. Notably, the firm represented American families of hostages in Gaza, garnering recognition in The New York Times. To counter misinformation following Hamas’s attack on Israel on Oct.7, 2023, SKDK initiated The “10/7 Project” and organized a “March for Israel” rally in Washington, D.C. The firm also contributed to the bipartisan America250 initiative, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. “Our firm is more dynamic than it’s ever been due to investments we’ve made in the past year that allow us to provide more services and high-level strategy to even more clients,” SKDK CEO Doug Thornell tells Observer. “We bring a campaign mindset to everything we do and sit at the center of politics, media and policy. Heading into a presidential election year, we are perfectly situated to help clients navigate a very complicated and challenging political and media landscape in 2024.”  SKDK played a pivotal role on the legislative front in repealing the 90-day rule for city housing vouchers in New York City, collaborating with Win, the city’s largest provider of homeless services for women and children. The firm was instrumental in Tom Suozzi's special election congressional campaign, providing strategic advice and digital advertising expertise. On the client acquisition and hiring side, SKDK recently welcomed major clients such as Diageo, The 10/7 Project, McDonald's, United Way Worldwide and Smithsonian Rural Initiative. Key hires included managing director Amber Macdonald, the former chief speechwriter for First Lady Jill Biden, executive VP and head of paid digital Maxwell Nunes, and senior VP of public affairs Bryan Lesswing. Clients continue to choose SKDK for its senior-level support, avoiding bait-and-switch tactics. The firm's collaborative, one-stop-shop approach, coupled with its ability to handle crises and strong media relationships, sets it apart from competitors. CEO Thornell emphasized the firm's role as a strategic partner, offering expertise in research, polling data, advertising and strategic communications.

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