Trusted by 10,000+ Venues Nationwide

Turn Your Comic-Cons Into a Brand Experience Destination

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

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Comic-Cons brand activation
95.8K+
Samples Distributed
382.3K+
Consumers Reached
48+
Top Markets
14+
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 comic-cons like yours to reach engaged 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 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 comic-con.

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 Comic-con

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 fans. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your comic-con and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

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

Brand Success Stories

See what brands achieved at Comic-Cons venues

The sampling activation we hosted generated buzz on social media for weeks after the event, and our ticket sales the next quarter were noticeably higher. The brand was thrilled with the data they collected, and we've already booked three more activations for next year. It's become a reliable revenue stream that doesn't compromise our venue's vibe.

CR

Crimson City Comic Expo

Brand Partner

We partnered with a major snack brand for sampling at our summer event, and the energy was incredible. The activation brought in 40% more attendees than our previous year, and the brand spent the entire day interacting with our core audience. It was a win-win that helped us build stronger relationships with sponsors for future cons.

ST

Stellar Comics & Convention Hall

Brand Partner

Using this platform made it so easy to connect with brands looking to activate at our events. We hosted a gaming peripheral company last month, and they were impressed with the quality of engagement and the demographic diversity at our venue. It opened doors for repeat partnerships and really elevated the overall attendee experience.

NE

Nexus Fan Experience Center

Brand Partner

SOCIAL PROOF

Comic-Cons Community Love

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The Kraft Heinz Company

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.