Mills Marketing
Mills Marketing is an advertising and marketing agency that works only with banks, credit unions and other financial institutions. Founded in 1975 by Becki Drahota, it has grown from a one-person operation to more than 20 staff across its Storm Lake headquarters at 612 Seneca Street and a Des Moines office, and runs research, planning, campaign creative, digital execution and staff training aimed at deposit growth and loan production. Nobody pays to be ranked.
Why it’s hereA 50-year-old northwest Iowa agency that serves financial institutions in every U.S. time zone from Storm Lake and Des Moines. Number 9 of the advertising agencies in Iowa.
Who leads itBecki Drahota, CEO and Founder.
Work they can showDecorah Bank & Trust (greenpenny.com). Built the brand, business plan, website, onboarding flow and launch advertising for a digital-only bank that finances energy projects.
Estimated: $10,000–$40,000, typical for Iowa advertising retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
A fit forBanks and credit unions that want an agency working only in financial services for brand strategy, research, staff training and traditional plus digital campaigns.
- Based in
- Storm Lake, IA
- Founded
- 1975
- Team size
- 11–50 people
- Led by
- Becki Drahota, CEO and Founder
- Known for
- financial services advertising · brand strategy · deposit and loan campaigns · digital execution · training
- Best for
- Banks and credit unions that want an agency working only in financial services for brand strategy, research, staff training and traditional plus digital campaigns.
- Selected work
- Decorah Bank & Trust (greenpenny.com). Built the brand, business plan, website, onboarding flow and launch advertising for a digital-only bank that finances energy projects. source ↗
- Estimated cost
Estimated: $10,000–$40,000, typical for Iowa advertising retainers; not a quote.
Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.
- Office
- 400 East Court Ave, Suite 220 · Des Moines, IA · 50309 · 515.277.6525
Sources millsmarketing.com, expertise.com · LinkedIn ↗
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