%X This study highlighted the ability of entertainment business managers to create or enhance competitive advantages through relationship development with an infusion of technology, intentionality towards technology adoption with a focus on external value creation, the use of technology to create a digital software suite, and implementation of a digital engagement strategy. The research explored the client relationship as a potential firm resource, uncovered relevant emerging technologies, discovered how technology was adopted or built to replicate the traditional system in a digital format, and discussed the concept of digital engagement. Interviews were used to obtain primary data in the qualitative research project and thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. %D 2020 %A Isaac Gordon %T Entertainment Business Managers, Technology Adoption, and External Value Creation %K Business Managers, Technology Adoption, External Value. %I Griffith College %L go395