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Sample at American Campus Communities with Recess

Reach 242.2K++ students across 202 American Campus Communities locations nationwide. Turnkey sampling activations with measurable retail attribution—powered by shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers.

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American Campus Communities product sampling
176.2K+
Samples at American Campus Communities
242.2K+
Consumer Reach
202
American Campus Communities Locations
63%+
Avg Engagement Rate

Trusted by Leading Brands

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

Reach Consumers Where They Study

American Campus Communities locations deliver engaged students in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach students during . American Campus Communities's 242.2K++ students are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

American Campus Communities is a trusted destination for students. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

Target American Campus Communities locations with the highest index of Walmart, Kroger, Target, or your priority retail shoppers. We use retailer data to match your brand with American Campus Communities locations most likely to drive sales at your target stores.

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 202 American Campus Communities locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with American Campus Communities teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation includes digital touchpoints through American Campus Communities's member communications—email, app notifications, and social. Extend your reach beyond the university housing complex walls.

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute American Campus Communities sampling directly to retail sales. Our reporting connects each activation to purchase behavior at your priority retailers.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Target American Campus Communities Locations

Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify which American Campus Communities locations have the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

2

Launch Your Campaign

We coordinate directly with American Campus Communities HQ and local teams. Products ship to your selected locations, and American Campus Communities staff execute the activation.

3

Measure Retail Impact

Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and sales lift at your priority retailers. See exactly how American Campus Communities sampling drives revenue.

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at American Campus Communities locations

We partnered with a major energy drink brand for a sampling event last semester, and it was incredible to see our residents so engaged. The activation brought the community together, and we appreciated how the platform made the entire coordination process seamless from start to finish.

CO

Collegiate Edge Apartments

Brand Partner

Hosting a skincare brand activation was one of the best decisions we made for resident satisfaction this year. Not only did students get free product samples they actually wanted, but the brand also donated a portion of proceeds back to our community scholarship fund, which really resonated with our demographic.

UR

Urban Nest Living

Brand Partner

Our residents were thrilled when a snack company set up a tasting station in our common area—it created genuine buzz and gave our complex some great social media content. The event generated positive word-of-mouth, and honestly, it helped us highlight one of our best amenities to prospective tenants during leasing season.

TH

The Heights Student Housing

Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

How does pricing work?
You pay a flat cost per sample distributed. Pricing varies by venue type, geography, and campaign size. There are no hidden fees, no platform costs, and no long-term commitments required. We provide a detailed proposal before any campaign begins.
What kind of venues can I target?
Recess works with 10,000+ venues across dozens of categories including fitness studios, yoga studios, gyms, coworking spaces, salons, spas, hotels, and more. You can filter by venue type, location, audience demographics, and traffic volume to find the perfect match for your brand.
How do I track results and measure ROI?
Every campaign includes a real-time dashboard showing samples distributed, venue locations, photo recaps, and consumer feedback. After each campaign, you receive a detailed report with engagement metrics, geographic reach, and venue-level performance data to measure impact.
What is the minimum order for a campaign?
There is no strict minimum, but we recommend starting with at least 500 samples to generate meaningful data across multiple venues. Most brands start with a pilot in one or two markets and scale from there based on results.