Founded by Stevan Wilken, Face First Media is a company specialising in large-format billboard advertising that creates bold, impactful visuals that grab attention and leave a lasting impression. Fascinated by the creative and technical sides of advertising, Stevan was always excited to turn concepts into massive, larger-than-life billboards, “It’s about capturing someone’s attention in just a few seconds as they pass by, which is powerful,” he shares. His goal was to build a company that could provide and equally deliver on that scale of impact for his clients. With his business now based in Hilton, he is happy to report how much it has grown since its humble beginnings in Greytown, KZN, “I’ve always believed in the power of great design and storytelling, and Face First Media lets me channel that passion into helping businesses stand out. Of course, none of this would be possible without my incredible team—their hard work and dedication are the backbone of everything we do,” says Stevan.
While running his business, Stevan is also a single dad of two amazing children, a son and a daughter. Maintaining that work-life balance is important, and while it’s admittedly challenging to raise his children while running a business, it’s also an enriching experience. His children are his greatest motivation, and he always strives to lead by example and teach them the value of perseverance and hard work. One of the ways Stevan balances work and personal life is to stay active outside of work. His hobbies have been part of key life lessons in focus and discipline. Among these include his Black Belt in Karate, he raced rally cars nationally, and competed in the Dakar Rally on a motorbike in 2023, an experience he described as “unforgettable”. Apart from the undoubted enjoyment Stevan has derived from these experiences, they have also reminded him that life is about pushing boundaries, both personally and professionally. While motorsports are one of Stevan’s passions alongside running Face First Media, Wilken Motorsport, he explained, is more of a hobby and his way of staying connected to motorsports.
The future for Face First Media looks bright and Stevan plans on expanding its reach and working with bigger brands, which is part of what he loves about this business, “Working with brands that have big visions—helping them bring their messages to life in a bold way is what drives me,” he explains. He is focused on continuing to push the boundaries of billboard advertising. “I want to keep creating bold campaigns that truly resonate with audiences. At the same time, I’m committed to staying humble and grounded. For me, success isn’t just about the business—it’s about being the best version of yourself in every area of life,” says Stevan.
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