Trusted by 500+ CPG Brands

Sample at Coastal Ridge with Recess

Reach 259K++ students across 216 Coastal Ridge 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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Coastal Ridge product sampling
138K+
Samples at Coastal Ridge
259K+
Consumer Reach
216
Coastal Ridge 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

Coastal Ridge locations deliver engaged students in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach students during . Coastal Ridge's 259K++ students are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

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

Retailer Shopper Targeting

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

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 216 Coastal Ridge locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Coastal Ridge teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

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

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Coastal Ridge 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 Coastal Ridge Locations

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

2

Launch Your Campaign

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

3

Measure Retail Impact

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

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Coastal Ridge locations

This new flavor had our resident's interest peaked for sure! This is exam week and they were REALLY excited about the Kraft showing up while they were studying and taking exams. Thank you! (It went fast!)

TH

The Kraft Heinz Company

Brand Partner

We partnered with a major beverage brand for a weekend sampling event, and it was fantastic for our community. Our residents were genuinely excited to try new products, and it created a real buzz around the complex that strengthened resident engagement. The activation team was professional and easy to work with, making the whole experience seamless from start to finish.

BE

Beacon Point Student Residences

Brand Partner

Everyone was excited about the new flavor! With exam week in full swing at Virginia Tech, this little pick-me-up was truly welcomed and appreciated by our residents. Several even mentioned that they’ve never been big Mountain Dew fans—but they loved the new Dragon Fruit flavor!

PE

PepsiCo

Brand Partner

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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.