Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X CoolEvents: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how CoolEvents leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 24 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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CoolEvents product sampling
1
Years Partnered
24
Locations Activated
1.1K+
Samples Distributed
1+
Offers Accepted
$0
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at CoolEvents

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 24 CoolEvents locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

CoolEvents 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

CoolEvents 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 CoolEvents.

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

Working with CoolEvents to host a beverage brand sampling was incredibly smooth from start to finish. The activation brought in over 200 new customers during a typically slow Tuesday afternoon, and several of them have become regulars. It's a win-win—our guests got to discover something new, and we gained loyal customers without any hassle on our end.

TH

The Grind Coffee House

Venue Partner

The CoolEvents platform made it incredibly easy to book relevant brand activations that aligned perfectly with our vibe and clientele. One spirits brand activation turned into a weekly partnership, and our foot traffic on those nights increased by 35%. The whole experience felt professional and well-coordinated.

UR

Urban Rooftop Lounge

Venue Partner

We've hosted three product sampling events this year, and each one has strengthened our relationship with the local community. The brands that come through are genuinely interested in connecting with our shoppers, and our customers appreciate the variety. Plus, the activation fees have become a nice supplemental revenue stream for us.

RI

Riverside Community Market

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.