Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Kent State University at Kent: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

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

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Kent State University at Kent product sampling
1
Years Partnered
6
Locations Activated
0+
Samples Distributed
1+
Offers Accepted
$250
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Kent State University at Kent

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 6 Kent State University at Kent locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Kent State University at Kent 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

Kent State University at Kent 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 Kent State University at Kent.

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 a nutrition brand sampling event aligned perfectly with our community's interests in health and wellness. Our members engaged genuinely with the products, asked tons of questions, and we even got featured on the brand's social media. It felt like a natural fit rather than a forced promotion, which our clients really appreciated.

LU

Luna Wellness Studio

Venue Partner

The activation brought so much energy to our space on a Wednesday evening—families were excited to try new snacks, kids were engaged, and it created this wonderful buzz that lasted weeks after. We saw a measurable uptick in foot traffic that week, and the brand's sampling strategy was smart and well-executed.

MI

Midtown Market Hall

Venue Partner

We partnered with a beverage brand for a sampling event and it was fantastic for our business. The activation brought in customers we'd never seen before during typically slow afternoon hours, and many of them became regulars. The brand provided great support, and our team appreciated how professionally everything was organized.

TH

The Grind Coffee 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.