The idea of an AI singularity has intrigued society for decades - painting a picture of a future where artificial intelligence surpasses that of humans and ushers in a new era of transformative technological advancements. And in the process, creating arguably one of the most powerful forces humanity has ever seen.

Over the past two quarters, industry participants and research analysts alike have all put forward their wisdom on what the venture capital landscape will look like in the coming months and year. Set against a backdrop of a public market correction, increasing inflation, rising interest rates and political unrest, it would be easy to sound the horns of Armageddon and “let slip the dogs of war.”

Today, as always, agencies are in a state of transformation – moving from simply the art of ad creative and tech driven branding efforts and optimization to one of messaging, engagement and storytelling.

Expectations for 2012 in the technology and digital media spaces have never been higher – even with the backdrop of global economic uncertainty and the less than stellar IPO showings of the industry’s best and brightest.