Trusted by 10,000+ Venues Nationwide

Turn Your Comedy Shows Into a Brand Experience Destination

Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your comedy fans—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.

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Comedy Shows brand activation
100+
Samples Distributed
32.6K+
Consumers Reached
30+
Top Markets
1+
Active Brand Offers

Trusted by Leading Brands

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Everything You Need to Succeed

We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.

Access Premium Brand Demand

Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking comedy shows like yours to reach engaged comedy fans.

Generate Incremental Revenue

Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.

Enhance Member Experience

Delight your comedy fans with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.

Effortless Operations

We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.

Brand-Safe Partnerships

Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your comedy show.

Join a Nationwide Network

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Get started in minutes and start earning with your very first campaign.

1

Create a Listing for Your Comedy show

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific comedy fans. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your comedy show and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your comedy fans after completion of event.

Brand Success Stories

See what brands achieved at Comedy Shows venues

The sampling activation we hosted last month for a snack brand was one of our most engaging events to date. Attendees were genuinely excited about discovering a new product, and the brand's team was professional and respectful of our show schedule. It strengthened our relationship with the community and gave us a new revenue stream we hadn't considered before.

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Crescent City Stand-Up Theater

Brand Partner

We partnered with a premium beverage brand for a Saturday night sampling event, and it was fantastic for our venue. The activation brought in an extra 40+ attendees who might not have visited otherwise, and our regular crowd loved the free samples between sets. It felt organic, not forced, and we actually made additional revenue from those new guests buying food and drinks.

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The Laughing Duck Comedy Club

Brand Partner

We've done a few activations now, and they've consistently helped us build deeper connections with our audience while introducing them to brands they actually care about. The product sampling fits naturally into our pre-show experience, and it's become a talking point that keeps people engaged before the comedians take the stage. It's a win-win that's genuinely improved our event atmosphere.

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The Punchline Vault

Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.