Annika Lapakko

Annika Lapakko is an accomplished Associate Creative Director and Writer at DDB since August 2021, working on notable brands such as McDonald's, Skittles, and the Army. Prior to this role, Annika provided pro-bono freelance writing services for The Art Of Good, a non-profit creative network, from May 2020 to October 2021. Experience also includes a tenure as a Writer at Carmichael Lynch, collaborating with brands like Subaru and Jack Link's, as well as roles at mono as a Copywriter and Pereira & O'Dell as a Freelance Writer. Annika's early career included internships in copywriting at Havas Worldwide and Ogilvy & Mather, along with freelance writing for various clients. Annika graduated with a BA in Journalism-Advertising from the University of St. Thomas and attended Miami Ad School.