Trusted by 500+ CPG Brands

Sample at Madera with Recess

Reach 1.2K++ students across 1 Madera 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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Madera product sampling
1.5K+
Samples at Madera
1.2K+
Consumer Reach
1
Madera 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

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

Audience

Reach students during . Madera's 1.2K++ students are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

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

Retailer Shopper Targeting

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

Turnkey at Scale

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

Omnichannel Amplification

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

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Madera 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 Madera Locations

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

2

Launch Your Campaign

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

3

Measure Retail Impact

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

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Madera locations

The activation platform made it incredibly easy to coordinate a sampling event with minimal disruption to our residents. We saw fantastic engagement—students were genuinely excited to try the products, and it created a real sense of community in our common areas. The brand was professional, and our residents are still talking about it weeks later.

HO

Horizon Point Apartments

Brand Partner

Partnering with a brand through this platform helped us generate meaningful additional revenue while providing genuine value to our student residents. The activation was well-organized, the brand representatives were personable, and our residents appreciated having access to products they actually use. It's refreshing to work with a system that benefits everyone involved.

PI

Pinnacle Colleg Courts

Brand Partner

What impressed us most was how seamlessly everything came together and the immediate positive feedback from our residents. The activation brought energy to our property on a weekend when things are usually quiet, and we actually received several inquiries about hosting similar events in the future. It's a win-win—our residents get free samples and experiences, and we strengthen our community vibe.

IV

Ivy Ridge 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.