ParkJockey on live TV!

This morning was a momentous occasion: ParkJockey was exposed to millions on live TV!

Not only have we accumulated 1000’s of social media mentions but also we got picked up in the top tech blogs such as The Next Web and IT Pro Portal, and not to mention our prime time breakfast slot on the one of the worlds top news channels – CNBC!

Our CEO Umut Tekin was asked to be featured on the CNBC morning show Worldwide Exchange, interviewed by Ross Westgate. ParkJockey’s app demo video was shown in the background presenting the seamless and ease of booking that coveted parking space with our app.

So, dear reader, hereby we give you ParkJockey – the parking solution that ‘Helps You Find That Elusive Parking Spot’ in London, because as studies show ‘you don’t want to spend a year out of your life time searching for parking, or do you?’

CNBC clip

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ParkJockey highlighted in the Miami Herald

As the city prepares to kickoff eMerge Americas Techweek, the Miami Herald took the time to highlight a few startups that have chosen to call Miami home. ParkJockey is showcased, along with game creator Shiver Entertainment, mobile-banking provider Yellow Pepper and a few others. All have relocated their business to the area based on quality-of-life, geographic position, diversity, or cost of living.

If you’re planning to attend Techweek, make sure to catch our co-founder and CEO, Umut Tekin, speaking on the Big City Mobility panel on Tuesday!

To read the full article, click here

ParkJockey celebrating Earth Day 2014

The first Earth Day took place in the year 1970. 44 years later to this day – Earth Day has instigated an ongoing revolution in modern environmental movements across the globe. Every year on this day, over a billion people in 190 countries take action for Earth Day.

The purpose of Earth Day is to work with each other and focus on environmental challenges that we are currently facing. Notably, the world’s cities face problems revolving around the notion of climate change, especially as more people are migrating to them – global warming needs to be addressed and we as a community can do it!

Currently, around the world, there are people taking part in movements supporting the environment. At ParkJockey, we feel we are part of this movement, too. We are passionate about protecting the environment and our parking solution most definitely expresses this:

FACT: THE AVERAGE MOTORIST SPENDS ABOUT 106 DAYS OF THEIR LIFE LOOKING FOR PARKING……which is absurd?!?!

Now imagine this times the amount of people that drive and park? That is a lot of pollution! Our app counteracts this, and removes the pain and time of searching for parking! Immediately you can guarantee your spot with our recommended parking options – all you have to do it hit book, no frills but easy to follow directions!

It makes sense to choose ParkJockey.

Inaugural Wynwood Life Festival + FREE TICKETS courtesy of ParkJockey!

Everything seems to be happening in Wynwood these days. Last week we brought you Wynwood Art Walk and this week we’re bringing you Wynwood Life!

What started as a blog has morphed into a street festival celebrating all that makes Wynwood the vibrant neighborhood that it is. 20,000 attendees and over 100 vendors are expected to fill the streets off 6^th Avenue to enjoy live art and music, all while indulging in delicious local fare from the various restaurants in the area.

The festival takes place April 25th – 27th. ParkJockey is proud to be the official parking partner of Wynwood Life. So, don’t forget to book your parking in advance here.

And wait, there’s more! The first 50 people to book their Wynwood Life parking with ParkJockey each get a FREE 2-DAY TICKET to the event – it doesn’t get much better than that!!

Use ParkJockey now and get your ticket – as simple as that!

See you at the festival!

What To Do This Saturday

We’re coming up on the second Saturday of the month, which can only mean one thing – WYNWOOD ARTWALK! If you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years (or perhaps you are new to Miami), here’s the scoop on what it’s all about:

Wynwood Art Walk is a gallery walk that takes place on the second Saturday of every month in the Wynwood Art District of Miami. It’s a free event that’s open to the public, originally created to showcase galleries in the neighborhood. Some of the must see galleries include Pan American Art Projects, Robert Fontaine Gallery and NOW contemporary. Insider tip – come hungry! The neighborhood boasts delicious restaurants but nothing beats checking out the extensive choices at the various food trucks that setup for the night. Some favs are Dim Ssäm à gogo (by the people who brought you Sakaya Kitchen), gastroPod, Ms. Cheezious, Latin Burger and Taco, and HipPOPS for dessert!

Art lovers start trickling in starting around 7pm, with a large crowd forming by 8pm. Parking can be tough to come by but that’s why you have ParkJockey! You can book your parking in advance here.

Don’t Be A Fool, Park with ParkJockey!

Today is the day the ‘world comes to the end’, ‘pigs start flying’ or ‘Arsenal win a trophy’. I’m joking, a bit of tomfoolery once a year doesn’t hurt anybody, does it? The 1^st of April 2014 is the one day of the year, you can make up an excuse to give someone the shock of their life – April Fools Day!

Check out this classic video posted by a youtuber, probably one of the funniest pranks we have ever seen:

Now, do you want to be made a fool of today!? Driving around looking like a fool happens on a daily basis particularly when in search of parking space.

Win that space race, don’t be made a fool of – otherwise, the demon of the infamous Mr. T will be on your shoulder, nagging your ear telling you “You should’ve parked with ParkJockey, fool!”

Park April Source

The Madness is upon us! March Madness that is.

It’s that magical time of the year when college basketball teams leave it all on the court, battling to be named year’s Champion. With two rounds down and the Sweet Sixteen kicking off on Thursday, March 27th, March Madness is in full swing!

No matter if you’re watching the tournament as a die-hard fan of a contending team or if you have one eye glued to the screen and the other glued to your bracket; everyone is watching March Madness. (Did you know that the FBI estimates that 2.5 billion dollars are illegally gambled each year on March Madness?!)

Wherever you decide to watch the games, use ParkJockey so you can focus on the game and not on parking. Heading to Brickell to watch the games at Brother Jimmy’s? Book your parking with ParkJockey and lock in your spot now. Want to watch the games and still enjoy the Miami weather? Park with ParkJockey and watch at Hooters in Bayside.

No matter where you watch the games – book your parking with ParkJockey!

Heat to Play Trailblazers on Monday, Get Your Parking Now!

Monday night the Miami Heat face the Portland Trailblazers at 7:30pm in American Airlines Arena. Book your parking for the game with ParkJockey and take advantage of what is likely your last chance of theseason to see LaMarcus Aldridge, Damian Lillard and the rest of the Trailblazers in action in Miami.

Miami heads into the game looking to bounce back from a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night and build some momentum before heading to Indiana on Wednesday, March 26th to face the Indiana Pacers. With Portland fighting to maintain its hold on fifth place in the Western Conference don’t waste time driving around looking for parking and book with ParkJockey now!

Ultra Festival Parking Passes Now Available!

ParkJockey Ultra Music Festival

What performances are we looking forward to most this year? Chance the Rapper for one, after his Basel Castle performance a few months ago. Then there’s Art Department, blending everything from house to techno to hip-hop. And who could forget DJ Snake, mostly because we can’t get “Turn Down for What” out of our heads.

Then there’s new music by Kaskade, the debut of Jack U and Avicii’s pop up shop. All things you don’t want to miss because you’re circling downtown trying to find a spot. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. ParkJockey is now offering one-day and three-day parking passes for Ultra! To book, visit http://www.parkjockey.com/ultra and click on the parking pass of your choice.

Enjoy the festival!