VidCon 2014 - like the 1892 Chicago World's Fair that heralded a new era of disruptive technology (how do you like that reference?) - this may be the event upon which we look back and say, for media companies, brands, and marketers, "This was the moment that defined the mainstreaming of premium short-form video content and consumer engagement via technology and the fundamental overall transformation of the media and marketing business in general."