{"podcast":{"title":"Windowsill Chats","slug":"windowsill-chats-1366997","podcast_index_feed_id":1366997,"rss_url":"https://tantaustudio.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://tantaustudio.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/e/8/1/3e81f73bd6c971f4/Branding_Margo_PodcastCoverImage_Bandana-01_1.jpg","author":"Margo Tantau","episode_count":330,"summary":"Windowsill Chats is a podcast for artists and creatives who are curious about what it's like to live, work & walk a creative path. You'll find honest stories, refreshing tips, artistic business advice and real conversations with global artists & makers just like you. Host Margo Tantau, a 30+ year Creative Director, Product Designer & maker, is a cheerleader for your success. Come grab a cuppa & join her in her sunny windowsill.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T02:20:20.297836+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/windowsill-chats-1366997"},"episode":{"title":"Creative Current Events: The Future of Licensing & the Reinvention of Retail","slug":"creative-current-events-the-future-of-licensing-the-reinvention-of-retail","published_at":"2026-03-25T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/windowsill-chats-1366997/creative-current-events-the-future-of-licensing-the-reinvention-of-retail","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/windowsill-chats-1366997","url":"https://tantaustudio.libsyn.com/creative-current-events-the-future-of-licensing-the-reinvention-of-retail","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tantaustudio/abby_2026_final.mp3?dest-id=2298260","summary":"Margo is joined once again by Abby Campbell for a Creative Current Events catch-up episode, and this one is packed. After a short hiatus, the two dive right back into the ever-evolving world of art, design, and creative business—starting with Margo's firsthand experience exhibiting at the Birmingham Spring Fair's new Licensing Lab. She shares what stood out, from booth design trends to the shifting landscape of licensing and wholesale in a post-SurTex world, offering a behind-the-scenes look at where the industry is heading. From there, Margo and Abby broaden the conversation into a curated mix of resources, trends, and cultural observations shaping creative work right now. They explore everything from artist-friendly AI tools and art competitions to trend forecasting, retail evolution, and immersive brand experiences. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.entrythingy.com/blog/best-art-calls-2026 https://business.pinterest.com/pinterest-predicts/ https://www.fastcompany.com/91504420/claude-can-turn-your-handwriting-into-a-font https://www.powderartfoundation.org/ http://southernliving.com/michaels-fresh-flowers-11920325 https://www.retaildive.com/news/aritzia-acquires-fred-segal/812686/","meta_description":"Margo is joined once again by Abby Campbell for a Creative Current Events catch-up episode, and this one is packed. After a short hiatus, the two dive rig…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3323,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/windowsill-chats-1366997/episodes/creative-current-events-the-future-of-licensing-the-reinvention-of-retail/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/windowsill-chats-1366997/creative-current-events-the-future-of-licensing-the-reinvention-of-retail.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}