Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Fordham University: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Fordham University leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 17 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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Fordham University product sampling
1
Years Partnered
17
Locations Activated
0+
Samples Distributed
11+
Offers Accepted
$2,490
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Fordham University

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 11+ campaigns across 17 Fordham University locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Fordham University 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

Fordham University 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 Fordham University.

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

Hosting brand activations at our wellness studio generated meaningful conversations between our members and product teams, which actually strengthened our community identity. Beyond the foot traffic boost, we earned additional revenue that helped us expand our class schedule, and the brands attracted were genuinely aligned with our values around health and sustainability.

TH

Thrive Wellness Collective

Venue Partner

Working with Fordham University for product sampling activations brought so much energy to our space. The student demographic was perfect for the brands we partnered with, and we saw a 40% spike in weekday afternoon traffic during the events. It created a genuine buzz in our community and led to several customers becoming regulars.

BR

Bronx Roastery & Coffee Lab

Venue Partner

The activation events we hosted through this platform were seamlessly organized and our patrons genuinely appreciated the chance to discover new products in such a vibrant setting. The brands that came through were thoughtful about their sampling approach, and it added real value to the pre-show experience without feeling intrusive.

LI

Lincoln Center Performance Hall

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.