From Whatever Happened To? — River Laker founds Silver Seas PR
Here’s my other item from today’s “Whatever Happened to…?” feature:
Then: While he worked as resource development coordinator for Roanoke City Libraries, Laker had a reputation for creating innovative, crowd-drawing events. That became overshadowed by his personal penchant for quirky publicity stunts, especially in 2011, when he pulled a complete strip act during an event at 202 Market that caused the restaurant to have its liquor license temporarily suspended. Reprimanded by his employer over an accusation that he improperly promoted his own band in a library video, he challenged the reprimand in court, while offering to resign in exchange for severance pay. He lost the challenge. In September, he left the library.
Now: Laker remains in Roanoke. In the months since resigning, he has done some traveling while gearing up for his next big venture. He has launched a new public relations firm, Silver Seas PR, with ambitions to help artists, musicians and authors throughout the country get media coverage. He’s being helped by Roanoke County novelist Gina Holmes, who was impressed with Laker’s efforts on behalf of her books, and her fellow Christian writer Jessica Dotta of Columbia, Tenn. Laker already has helped one Florida author land a television interview for her new e-book, he said.
December 31, 2012 - 4:22 PM
Sounds exciting! I appreciate rivers fearless pursuit of the American dream!
What a great Silver Seas video!! I wish this new creative website business every success!
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Congradulations River on following your dream! Always look to a brighter future and never look back on the past! Have a Happy New Year in 2013!
This guy is living out what a lot of us are afraid to do. Our dreams! What an inspiration, hope many more may find encouragement in your endeavors. I am stepping into the NEW YEAR with you River~! GoAND GetIT!
Glad to learn River has landed on his feet.
That became overshadowed by his personal penchant for quirky publicity stunts,
Why would anyone give this man money to promote *them* when all he wants to promote is himself?
Ah, I see a hater has made an appearance with a comment. Phew, what a relief! I was a little concerned that I was no longer the misunderstood genius!
Wow Tass! Five people wrote nice things, three days later you gotta hate. It must suck to be you.
River CONGRATULATIONS on your GOLD ADDY
Well thank you kindly, Friendly Ginger! You can see more of Dave’s photography at http://www.daveperry.net. We’re hoping to make another video together in the near future. I love making promo videos!