Our latest report reveals the viewpoints of buyers and sellers regarding 2013 valuations, advertising spending, M&A activity and key trends affecting all industry participants, such as the changing nature of content delivery, consumption and monetization.

As we head into 2013, there appears to be a general sense of optimism about the advertising, marketing services and media industries−with expectations for a corresponding healthy M&A environment. The overall outlook is optimistic but sober, signaling strong levels of M&A activity during 2012 will continue into 2013, but with a moderation of interest in "hot" areas such as mobile, analytics, social and digital media. Nonetheless, mobile in particular remains a driving force in marketing and media.

Read about respondents' views on 2013 valuations, expectations for M&A activity and key trends affecting content, marketing services and marketing technology companies.

For more details on the findings, click here for a downloadable copy of the survey.