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Sample at Chicago International Film Festival with Recess

Reach 4.4K++ film enthusiasts across 1 Chicago International Film Festival 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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Chicago International Film Festival product sampling
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Samples at Chicago International Film Festival
4.4K+
Consumer Reach
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Chicago International Film Festival Locations
100%+
Avg Engagement Rate

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Reach Consumers Where They Discover

Chicago International Film Festival locations deliver engaged film enthusiasts in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach film enthusiasts during . Chicago International Film Festival's 4.4K++ film enthusiasts are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

Chicago International Film Festival is a trusted destination for film enthusiasts. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

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

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 1 Chicago International Film Festival locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Chicago International Film Festival teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation includes digital touchpoints through Chicago International Film Festival's member communications—email, app notifications, and social. Extend your reach beyond the film festival walls.

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Chicago International Film Festival 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.

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Target Chicago International Film Festival Locations

Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify which Chicago International Film Festival locations have the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

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Launch Your Campaign

We coordinate directly with Chicago International Film Festival HQ and local teams. Products ship to your selected locations, and Chicago International Film Festival staff execute the activation.

3

Measure Retail Impact

Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and sales lift at your priority retailers. See exactly how Chicago International Film Festival sampling drives revenue.

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Chicago International Film Festival locations

Our festival attendees, guests, and members loved Heineken Silver! We had actors and filmmakers from the US and outside of the US, such as Ireland, really express their enjoyment of the product. People were joking "you can't even taste the alcohol, it's so light!" Our founders were saying they enjoyed being able to have an alcoholic beverage before a film screening without feeling bloated or sleepy. Folks who enjoyed Heineken and had never had Silver, said it didn't compromise the flavor they already love when they tried it.

HE

HEINEKEN USA

Brand Partner

We were skeptical about product sampling at first, but the craft coffee brand that activated with us really resonated with our film-loving crowd. The samples drove genuine repeat business—we've had customers coming back specifically asking for that brand, and it's become our top-selling item at the counter now.

TH

The Projectionist's Kitchen + Lounge

Brand Partner

Working with this platform to host a premium spirits sampling activation during our festival was fantastic—it brought in an entirely new demographic of affluent consumers who stayed for multiple films and spent significantly at our concession stand. The activation felt natural within our festival environment, and we've already booked three more brand partnerships for next year based on the success of this one.

LU

Luminous Reel Cinema Collective

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.