AAPI Creative Spotlight: Megan Nakazawa Gets to the Heart of What Fans Want

From surfing to anime, the associate creative director knows how to appeal to the most devoted supporters

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Megan Nakazawa had a rather unusual journey in becoming an advertising creative.

“I wandered into it via friends from my surf industry days,” Nakazawa shared with Adweek. “It felt like the right fit coming from the action sports industry, which pushed people to be clever, resourceful and street smart.”

So, what keeps a creative who is accustomed to the fast-paced world of athletics intrigued with advertising?

 “I think I’m still interested in advertising because I truly enjoy creative problem solving and also find people and human behavior incredibly fascinating,” she said.

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