Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Iowa State University: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Iowa State University leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 9 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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Iowa State University product sampling
1
Years Partnered
9
Locations Activated
1K+
Samples Distributed
2+
Offers Accepted
$2,200
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Iowa State 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 2+ campaigns across 9 Iowa State University locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Iowa State 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

Iowa State 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 Iowa State 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

Partnering on brand activations has been one of our best decisions this year. Our members got excited about discovering new health products aligned with their fitness goals, and it created amazing conversations around wellness. The activation was well-organized and genuinely enhanced our community atmosphere.

CA

Cardinal Nutrition & Wellness

Venue Partner

Working with this platform to host a local beverage brand sampling was fantastic for our business. We saw a 40% increase in foot traffic that day, and many of the samplers became regular customers. The whole process was seamless, and our team appreciated how professional the brand representatives were.

TH

The Clocktower Coffee House

Venue Partner

We've hosted three product activations now, and each one has strengthened our relationship with the Ames community. The sampling events bring in diverse crowds we might not normally reach, and it's become an additional revenue stream for us. Plus, our clients love having these engaging experiences available at our venue.

MA

Maple Ridge Event Space

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.