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Sample at Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney with Recess

Reach 25.8K++ runners across 6 Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney 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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Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney product sampling
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Samples at Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney
25.8K+
Consumer Reach
6
Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney Locations
7%+
Avg Engagement Rate

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Reach Consumers Where They Run

Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney locations deliver engaged runners in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach runners during . Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney's 25.8K++ runners are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney is a trusted destination for runners. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

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

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 6 Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation includes digital touchpoints through Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney's member communications—email, app notifications, and social. Extend your reach beyond the 5K run walls.

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney 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 Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney Locations

Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify which Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney locations have the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

2

Launch Your Campaign

We coordinate directly with Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney HQ and local teams. Products ship to your selected locations, and Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney staff execute the activation.

3

Measure Retail Impact

Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and sales lift at your priority retailers. See exactly how Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney sampling drives revenue.

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Karen Kariv/Melissa Cooney locations

Working with Karen and Melissa was seamless from start to finish. They connected us with a hydration brand that perfectly aligned with our runners' needs, and the sampling station became a real highlight at our event. We saw genuine engagement from participants and even got some great feedback we could share with future sponsors.

UR

Urban Trail Running Collective

Brand Partner

Karen and Melissa understood our audience and paired us with brands that made sense for a family-friendly 5K. The activation generated buzz on social media, boosted our volunteer engagement, and created an additional revenue stream we weren't counting on. Highly recommend their service.

RI

Riverside Community Road Race

Brand Partner

The activation they arranged brought in a nutrition company that our runners were actually excited about—not just handing out random samples. It added real value to the race experience, and we picked up new vendor relationships that have led to ongoing partnerships beyond just that one event.

PI

Piedmont Valley 5K Series

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.