Trusted by 500+ CPG Brands

Sample at Campus Living with Recess

Reach 3.6K++ students across 3 Campus Living 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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Campus Living product sampling
840+
Samples at Campus Living
3.6K+
Consumer Reach
3
Campus Living 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

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

Audience

Reach students during . Campus Living's 3.6K++ students are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

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

Retailer Shopper Targeting

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

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 3 Campus Living locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Campus Living teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

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

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Campus Living 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 Campus Living Locations

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

2

Launch Your Campaign

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

3

Measure Retail Impact

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

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Campus Living locations

We partnered with a snack brand for a sampling event in our common areas, and the turnout exceeded our expectations. Our residents were genuinely excited to try new products, and it gave us a chance to strengthen community engagement while generating additional revenue for building improvements.

RI

Riverside Commons Housing

Brand Partner

The activation was seamlessly coordinated and our student population really responded well to the interactive setup. What surprised us most was how the brand team treated our space with respect and left everything in better condition than before—definitely booking future activations.

TH

The Quad at Millbrook

Brand Partner

Hosting a beverage sampling activation brought authentic energy to our residence halls during move-in week. The brand's team was professional, residents got genuine value from trying products before buying, and our property earned a nice revenue share that offset event costs while boosting community vibrancy.

PI

Pinnacle Student Living

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.