Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Howard University: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Howard University leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 6 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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Howard University product sampling
1
Years Partnered
6
Locations Activated
0+
Samples Distributed
3+
Offers Accepted
$270
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Howard 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 3+ campaigns across 6 Howard University locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Howard 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

Howard 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 Howard 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

The activation we hosted brought in so many new faces to our shop, and honestly, about 40% of those folks came back as regular customers. The brand we worked with was professional and considerate of our space, and our existing community appreciated discovering new products in a familiar environment.

FL

Flex & Focus Coffee Collective

Venue Partner

Working with this platform to host sampling events has genuinely elevated our venue's reputation on campus. Students loved the interactive nature of the activations, and we saw a noticeable spike in foot traffic during event days. Plus, the revenue share model has become a nice supplemental income stream for our operations.

TH

The Yard at Howard Commons

Venue Partner

This has been one of the smoothest vendor relationships we've had. The sampling event was well-organized, our patrons were genuinely engaged, and it sparked some great conversations that turned into word-of-mouth marketing for both us and the brand. We're already booking our next activation.

GR

Greene Street Social House

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.