Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Sterling University Housing: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Sterling University Housing leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 3 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

Expand Your Partnership
Sterling University Housing product sampling
1
Years Partnered
3
Locations Activated
14.7K+
Samples Distributed
15+
Offers Accepted
$3,046
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Sterling University Housing

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 15+ campaigns across 3 Sterling University Housing locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Sterling University Housing 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

Sterling University Housing 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 Sterling University Housing.

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 product sampling activation we hosted brought incredible energy to our residential community. Students were genuinely excited to discover new brands, and it created a buzz that lasted weeks. The activation team was professional and respectful of our space, making the whole experience seamless.

CA

Cascade Student Commons

Venue Partner

Hosting brand activations has become a revenue stream we didn't expect to have. Beyond the direct payout, our venue gained exposure and students appreciated the added variety of experiences. The platform made it easy to coordinate logistics, and the brands we worked with understood our student population perfectly.

IV

Ivy Point Student Hub

Venue Partner

We've done several activations now and each one drives meaningful foot traffic and incremental sales. What impressed us most was how the campaigns attracted our target demographic—students are more likely to try new products at events like these, and many become repeat customers afterward.

ME

Meridian Campus 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.