Adeola Amosun
Cannes Lions is recognising one of the most influential figures shaping modern entertainment.Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services and Health, Eddy Cue, has been named the 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year, honoring his role in transforming how global audiences experience storytelling, streaming, music and digital entertainment.Over the years, Cue has quietly built one of the most powerful entertainment ecosystems in the world, overseeing Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books, Fitness+, Apple News and several other services that now sit at the center of global culture and media consumption.
Under his leadership, Apple TV+ has evolved from a newcomer into one of the industry’s most critically acclaimed streaming platforms. Hit titles including Severance, Ted Lasso and The Studio have helped Apple compete directly with long-established entertainment giants while redefining premium storytelling in the streaming era.The recognition also reflects Apple’s growing dominance beyond technology.
In recent years, the company has increasingly positioned itself as both a cultural force and entertainment powerhouse, blending storytelling, innovation and brand experience into one ecosystem.Last year, Apple was named Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year, further cementing its influence across advertising, entertainment and culture.Cue is expected to deliver a keynote conversation alongside legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer during the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival in France.
