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Sample at Core Spaces with Recess

Reach 48.0K++ students across 40 Core Spaces 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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Core Spaces product sampling
55.9K+
Samples at Core Spaces
48.0K+
Consumer Reach
40
Core Spaces 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

Core Spaces locations deliver engaged students in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach students during . Core Spaces's 48.0K++ students are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

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

Retailer Shopper Targeting

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

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 40 Core Spaces locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Core Spaces teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

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

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Core Spaces 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 Core Spaces Locations

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

2

Launch Your Campaign

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

3

Measure Retail Impact

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

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Core Spaces locations

The activation we hosted generated some much-needed revenue during a slow period and gave our residents a genuine reason to spend time in our communal spaces. A snack company ran a really well-organized sampling, and honestly, it helped us showcase our venue to prospective residents on a tour that same day. Win-win situation.

CO

Collegiate Living at Oak Ridge

Brand Partner

We partnered with a beverage brand for a sampling event last semester and it was fantastic for community engagement. Our residents were thrilled to try new products, and the activation brought together students from different dorms who normally wouldn't interact. The brand rep was professional, and we saw a noticeable boost in foot traffic throughout our common areas that day.

TH

The Quad at Riverside Commons

Brand Partner

We've hosted three brand activations now through this platform, and each one has strengthened our relationship with residents and created memorable experiences in our community. The brands are vetted, the logistics are smooth, and our residents appreciate feeling valued. Plus, it's become a nice revenue stream for us without requiring much effort on our end.

UR

Urban Nest 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.