Apple’s Eddy Cue Named Cannes Lions 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year

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Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of services and health, has been named Cannes Lions 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year. He will deliver a keynote seminar at the festival on June 22, highlighting his contributions to Apple's entertainment ecosystem. Under his leadership, Apple has produced award-winning content and redefined audience engagement in the entertainment industry.

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▪Eddy Cue oversees various Apple services including Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple Podcasts.
▪Apple TV has become a major player in Hollywood, producing critically acclaimed shows like 'Ted Lasso' and 'Severance.'
▪The Cannes Lions award recognizes leaders who impact the marketing and communications industries through entertainment.

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▪ Eddy Cue named 2026 Cannes Lions Entertainment Person of the Year — 9to5Mac
▪ Apple’s Eddy Cue Named Cannes Lions Entertainment Person of the Year — The Hollywood Reporter
▪ Apple’s Eddy Cue to Receive 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year Honor at Cannes Lions Festival — Reddit
▪ Apple's Eddy Cue to Receive 'Entertainment Person of the Year' Award — MacRumors
▪ Apple’s Eddy Cue to Receive Entertainment Person of the Year Honor at Cannes Lions Festival — Variety

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Home > Media & Platforms > TV Apple’s Eddy Cue Named Cannes Lions 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year The executive will deliver a keynote seminar at the festival as he’s honored for his work across the tech giant’s entertainment ecosystem Kayla Cobb May 20, 2026 @ 9:01 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Services and Health (Photo Credit: Apple) Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services and health, is Cannes Lions 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year. Cue will be honored for his work across Apple’s entertainment ecosystem and deliver a keynote seminar on June 22, the first day of the festival.

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