Ryan Pleggenkuhle

With a strong passion for writing and years of financial training experience, Ryan brings a competitive, yet fun-loving spirit to the team. His devotion to storytelling, love for collaboration, and dedication to producing high-quality content makes him a terrific match for our clients.

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4 Benefits of a Strategic Social Media Content Calendar

What are your social media goals for 2027? Follower growth? Amplified engagement? Increased website traffic? A stronger community presence? Maybe you have more clearly defined objectives, like “growing your LinkedIn follower count by 25% over the...

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The Right Mix: An 8-Step Recipe for Successfully Marketing Your M&A

Note: This article was written featuring insights from Becki Drahota, Mills CEO. Considering a merger or acquisition? You’ll need the recipe for...

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Have You Met MARC?

The SBA’s newest tool is here to help you support small manufacturers and grow your lending portfolio. Big banks are turning away small businesses....

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The Mills Story

Celebrating 50 Years of SMART and BOLD Financial Marketing. On June 1, 2025, Mills Marketing officially turned 50! To commemorate our milestone...

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Conference Insights and Observations

Six members of the Mills team had the opportunity to share their expertise at three conferences in September, engaging with a variety of audiences in...

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Our Key Takeaways From #fbforum 2024

Gamification | Data-Driven Customer Growth Strategies | Innovative Thinking It’s been a hot, adventure-filled summer at Mills! In June, we celebrated...

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5 Key Generative AI Takeaways from IBA Mega Conference 2024

Generative AI Emerges as Major Theme at #IBAMega This Year. Earlier this month, Derek Baker and I had the opportunity to attend and present at the...

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Is It Time For Your Institution To Go Global?

Exploring the potential benefits of adding international payment services to your repertoire. It’s no secret. Major consolidation has been an ongoing...

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Don’t Fall for the “Deepfake”

Follow these 4 tips to avoid this tricky AI-enhanced scam. Are you familiar with the term “deepfake”? No, it’s not a schoolyard football play drawn...

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Mills EVP Derek Baker Featured in Independent Banker

Our own Derek Baker was recently interviewed for an article featured in Independent Banker magazine. In his interview, he shared valuable insights on...

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