Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Cincinnati Comic Expo: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Cincinnati Comic Expo leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 1 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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Cincinnati Comic Expo product sampling
1
Years Partnered
1
Locations Activated
11.2K+
Samples Distributed
1+
Offers Accepted
$1,120
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Cincinnati Comic Expo

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 1+ campaigns across 1 Cincinnati Comic Expo locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Cincinnati Comic Expo earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches audience engage.

Complete Brand Control

Cincinnati Comic Expo approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your venues without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your audience with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with venues like Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Create a Listing for Your Venue

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific audience. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your venue and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your audience after completion of event.

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

Partnering for product sampling has been a win-win—we get to offer our customers something extra special, and it creates natural talking points that improve the overall vibe on the floor. The activation we did last month generated genuine buzz on our social media without us having to do much promotion, and several customers told us they'd come back specifically because of the experience.

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The Vault Arcade Bar

Venue Partner

We've done several activations now and each one has strengthened our relationship with the community. The brands we work with understand our audience demographic, so the sampling events feel authentic rather than forced. Our event attendance metrics show a measurable uptick on activation weekends, and vendors appreciate having access to such a concentrated group of engaged attendees.

RI

Riverfront Convention Center

Venue Partner

The product sampling activation we hosted brought in a completely different crowd than our usual weekend visitors, which was fantastic for cross-pollination. The brand was professional, the setup was seamless, and our regulars genuinely appreciated the free samples—it gave them a reason to stay longer and spend more on concessions.

CO

Cosmic Comics & Gaming Lounge

Venue Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.