Internet Pawn, Inc., the first dedicated online pawnbroker in the United States, today announced the hiring of Dan Stratford as Director of Internet Marketing.

Dan Stratford brings over 8 years of experience in Internet marketing. Dan has developed, implemented and managed search engine optimization, pay-per-click marketing and social media marketing programs for businesses in multiple industries locally, nationally and internationally. Most recently Dan worked for LexisNexis from 2007 to 2009, leading their very successful Internet marketing division in the Western United States. Dan was an Internet marketing consultant for Dex Media, instrumental in the kickoff of their digital media solutions in 2005. Dan has also worked with a number of marketing firms including Integrity Internet Consulting, Market Creation Group, HiDef Web and others.

Dan received his undergraduate degree from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, and later earned his MBA from Denver’s Regis University. He is SEMPO certified and is certified by Google as a “Google Qualified Individual.” He has over 8 years' experience with Internet marketing, and over 20 years' experience in business development.

“Internet Pawn is in a unique position to dominate an industry that is serving a growing need in this struggling U.S. economy. Their ability to provide lower rate loans up to $500,000 and truly help people and businesses in need of short-term cash loans is exciting. My success in the ultra-competitive consumer facing Legal industry will enable me to drive the results we want via search engine optimization, pay-per-click marketing and social media marketing. It is an exciting business model with huge growth potential as evidenced by our recent $1.5 million in funding. Of course the team here at Internet Pawn is outstanding; the CEO Todd Hills and the CFO Jim McHose have over 25 years' experience in the short term loan and pawn shop industry,” said Stratford.

“We are excited to have Dan on board. His Internet marketing expertise combined with his business development and entrepreneurial background makes him a valuable member of our team, and he is one of the major keys to our online success,” said CEO Todd Hills

About Internet Pawn

Internet Pawn is an online pawnbroker, offering loans from the privacy, convenience and security of home. Internet Pawn loans money secured by the jewelry, fine watches and gold already owned by their clients. Internet Pawn are experts at advancing cash on watch brands like Rolex, Omega, Tag-Heuer, Patek-Philippe, as well as diamonds, gold and almost any item of value.

Launched in 2009 by 25-year industry veterans most recently responsible for the Jumping Jack Cash chain of traditional pawn shops in Colorado and Utah, and recently backed by venture investors Access Venture Partners and Daylight Partners, Internet Pawn is the first Web-based pawn broker in the United States. As such, it is revolutionizing a 3,000-year-old industry by guaranteeing secure, confidential, asset-based loans with consumer-friendly rates and terms online. Unlike other online lenders, Internet Pawn offers loans based on the collateral of customers’ personal valuables. The company offers cash quickly with no payments for six months. A member of the Better Business Bureau and National Pawnbrokers Association, Internet Pawn guarantees a premium value based on its experience and proprietary valuation technology, and all transactions are conducted from the privacy of the customer’s home. For more information, go to www.internetpawn.com.

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