Anne Williams

On PR Adjacent, I bring in the specialists I trust to go deeper into each part of that puzzle and unpack what is actually driving brand growth now.

On today's episode, I'm joined by Anne Williams, founder of Yearly Co., a self-funded fine jewelry brand celebrating its 10th year in business.

Anne is also a former client of mine from the birdie days, so I've had the opportunity to see the business up close and watch the thoughtfulness, discipline, and long-term vision behind the brand.

While we often hear the exciting launch stories or the overnight success version of entrepreneurship, there is so much more to learn from a founder who has built steadily, adapted through different seasons, and continued growing for an entire decade.

Les Damon was starred as the Falcon with Ken Lynch as Sergeant Corbett.

Also heard on today's broadcast was Miss Anne Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana, who was chosen by this program from among the dramatic students of Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York.

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The unlettered savage stares at the heavens with his naked eyes.

The scientist may see more facts, but does he really know more of the essence of existence? Our cast included Mendel Kramer, Lloyd Battista, Anne Williams, and Brina Raeburn.

The entire production was under the direction of Hyman Brown.

[mysterious music] And now, a preview of our next tale.

Adding to the challenge, there was usually no image on the box.

Puzzle historian Anne Williams attributes the nineteen oh seven to nineteen ten puzzle craze to a mix of factors—a poor U.S. economy in nineteen oh seven, increased participation of middle- and upper-class women in arts and crafts activities like puzzle making, and the introduction of the foot-powered scroll saw.

Jigsaw puzzles also soared in popularity during the Great Depression, as they provided a cheap, long-lasting, recyclable form of entertainment.

It was around this time that jigsaws evolved to become more complex and appealing to adults.

Look, you've got the wrong man, mister.

[dramatic music] Our mystery drama, The Briefcase Blunder, was written especially for the Mystery Theater by Karen Thorson, and stars Paul Hecht and Anne Williams.

I'll be back shortly with Act 1.

[dramatic music] Taxi cabs can be lonely places, solitude on wheels, a curious throne with the world on the other side of your windows and strangers staring down the back of your neck.