Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Mills Marketing

Mills Marketing is a financial-services marketing agency founded in 1975 that serves banks and credit unions from two Iowa locations, with Clutch listing its Des Moines office at 2700 Grand Avenue and its original base in Storm Lake. Its services cover research, planning, digital marketing, email, SEO, video and integrated campaigns for financial institutions, and its team of more than 20 includes former bankers and a compliance officer. Semrush's Iowa lead generation ranking lists the agency, though its own site describes the work as digital marketing rather than using the term lead generation. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA 50-year Iowa agency devoted entirely to bank and credit union marketing, listed on Semrush's Iowa lead generation ranking. Number 4 of the lead generation companies 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 cost

Estimated: $3,000–$10,000/mo, typical for Iowa lead generation 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
Des Moines, IA
Founded
1975
Team size
11–50 people
Led by
Becki Drahota, CEO and Founder
Known for
financial institution marketing · digital advertising · email marketing · SEO · brand strategy
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: $3,000–$10,000/mo, typical for Iowa lead generation 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
Mills Marketing homepage, captured September 28, 2026
millsmarketing.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources millsmarketing.com, clutch.co, agencies.semrush.com, expertise.com · LinkedIn ↗

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