Face Media Group

What Face Media Group does

Face Media Group is a privately held, Brighton/Hove-based print management company that has operated since 1999, acting as a broker between UK customers and a sourcing network of more than 40 printing presses. It is not a press owner in its own right; rather, it aggregates lithographic and digital capacity to deliver business stationery, promotional print, exhibition and large-format print, point-of-sale materials and branded promotional merchandise. The catalogue spans 60+ SKUs across core categories including business cards, letterheads, flyers, menus, NCR pads, banners, signage and eco-friendly recycled equivalents, with notable specialty capabilities such as variable data printing for direct mail, spot UV finishing, and luxury layered business cards.

The business model combines a self-service e-commerce storefront with inside-sales support (24/7 live chat, phone, WhatsApp, Zoom video consultations, and in-person meetings at the Hove office). Revenue is generated per-order via unit pricing with volume discounts, plus custom-quoted professional services for bespoke or large jobs. Customer mix is dominated by UK small and medium businesses across professional services, marketing and promotional campaigns, retail/service, and hospitality verticals, with delivery covering the UK and Europe. Eco credentials — ISO 14001, FSC, vegetable-based inks, and an extensive recycled product range — are a stated point of differentiation, alongside industry memberships in BPIF and BPMA.

Operationally the firm is small (11-50 employees), unbacked by institutional capital, and relies on its broker-network model and long operating history for competitive positioning. Headcount of 11-50 employees, a 26-year operating track record, and a 4.0-5.0 out of 5 rating across hundreds of customer reviews suggest an established but modestly scaled regional print intermediary rather than a high-growth venture.

Name

Face Media Group

Legal name

Face Media Group

Website

https://facemediagroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Print Management Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing (32311)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Offset Printing (Sheetfed/Web) (MPAJALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

Keywords

• Print management services
• Commercial printing
• Business stationery
• Promotional print products
• Large format printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Portslade

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Print Orders: The primary revenue stream comes from custom print orders for business stationery, promotional materials, exhibition graphics, and branded merchandise. Customers can order standard products online or request custom quotes for specialized or bulk orders.
2. Print Management Services: As a print management company, Face Media Group procures print services from their network of 40+ presses and manages the entire print procurement process for clients, charging for their expertise and sourcing capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Face Media Group is a Brighton-based print management company that procures commercial print from a network of over 40 UK printing presses on behalf of customers. It sells business stationery, promotional print, exhibition graphics, large format signage, point-of-sale displays, and promotional merchandise to UK and European businesses and individual consumers through its e-commerce website, phone sales, and in-person consultations.

Product overview

Face Media Group is a Brighton-based print management company offering a comprehensive range of business print, promotional print, exhibition print, large format, point of sale, and promotional gift products. The portfolio includes core business stationery products (Business Cards, Letterheads, Compliment Slips, Continuation Sheets, NCR Invoice Pads, Presentation Folders, Envelopes, Desk Pads, Name Badges), promotional print items (Flyers, Leaflets, Posters, Brochures, Booklets, Menus, Stickers, Tickets, Vouchers, Invitations, Calendars, Direct Mail, Magazines, Beer Mats, Rubber Stamps), promotional gifts (Branded Pens, Lanyards, Fridge Magnets, Balloons, Pin Badges, Tote Bags), exhibition print (Pull Up Banners, Pop Up Graphics, Flags, Banner Systems), large format printing (Banners, Selfie Frames, Foamex, Correx, Dibond, Billboards, Canvas), and point of sale displays (A Boards, Pavement Stands, Poster Frames, Leaflet Holders, Chalk Boards). The company also offers eco-friendly recycled product lines and provides graphic design services along with free design templates and sample packs. They work with over 40 printing presses across the UK using both digital and lithographic printing technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Print runs as small as 50 units and as large as 50,000+ units supported
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Apprenticeships Ambassador NetworkminorOthersBusiness membership affiliation demonstrating commitment to apprenticeship programs and workforce development. Shows community involvement and support for vocational training.
• BNI WorthingminorOthersBusiness networking organization membership providing leads and referrals through the BNI (Business Network International) local chapter.
• British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF)coreOthersIndustry association membership providing access to printing industry standards, best practices, and networking within the British printing sector. Core industry affiliation for a print management company.
• BPMA (British Promotional Merchandise Association)coreOthersMembership in the trade association for promotional merchandise industry, providing credibility and access to industry resources for branded merchandise and promotional products.
• Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)minorOthersMembership supporting small business interests and providing networking opportunities with other FSB members who may be potential customers.
• Wired SussexminorOthersRegional digital and creative business membership organization for Sussex area, providing networking and collaboration opportunities with local digital and creative businesses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MOO: Online print specialist known for premium business cards, postcards, and marketing materials with strong design-led branding. Overlaps with Face Media Group's higher-end business card and promotional print categories.

Broad incumbents

• Pureprint Group: Established UK commercial printing group with large-scale lithographic and digital capacity. Operates in the same industry but as an upstream producer rather than a print broker, offering an alternative supply route for Face Media Group-style customers.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Global mass-market online print and marketing services platform. Broadly competes with Face Media Group across business cards, flyers, signage, and promotional products but operates at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Tradeprint: UK online print platform with broad commercial print range (business cards, brochures, banners, signage) operating on a 24-hour production model. Comparable to Face Media Group in product breadth and online ordering workflow.
• Network Print Solutions: UK print management company that aggregates printing across a network of accredited suppliers, serving SMB and mid-market clients with stationery, marketing print, and branded merchandise. Directly comparable broker-led business model.
• Solopress: UK-based online commercial printer offering business cards, flyers, leaflets, and stationery with same-day and next-day turnaround. Directly comparable to Face Media Group's core SMB product set and e-commerce-led distribution model.
• Genie Print: UK online printer offering business cards, flyers, posters, and stationery with quick turnaround. Comparable to Face Media Group on e-commerce-led SMB print, particularly on price-sensitive flyer and leaflet SKUs.
• Instantprint: Large UK online printer specialising in business stationery, flyers, posters, and booklets with significant own-press capacity. Competes head-to-head with Face Media Group on commodity SMB print SKUs and price-led positioning.
• DPI Direct: UK print broker and online printer offering business stationery, marketing materials, and large format print through aggregated production capacity. Closely mirrors Face Media Group's broker model and SMB target customer.
• Printed.com: UK-based online commercial printer offering business cards, brochures, posters, and bespoke print products. Comparable to Face Media Group across the same SMB self-service and quote-based order channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/facemediagroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/facemediagroup
• Pinterestpinterest.com/facemediagroup

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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