Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X University of Illinois at Chicago: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how University of Illinois at Chicago leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 11 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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University of Illinois at Chicago product sampling
1
Years Partnered
11
Locations Activated
0+
Samples Distributed
11+
Offers Accepted
$5,787
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at University of Illinois at Chicago

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 11 University of Illinois at Chicago locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

University of Illinois at Chicago 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

University of Illinois at Chicago 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 University of Illinois at Chicago.

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 marketplace. We saw a 40% spike in foot traffic that day, and customers lingered longer, which naturally led to increased spending at our vendor stalls. It was a win-win that our community really embraced.

HA

Halsted Market Hall

Venue Partner

We were hesitant at first about hosting a brand activation, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions we made this year. The energy in our space was incredible, customers were engaged and excited, and we actually generated additional revenue through food and beverage sales during the event. Would definitely do this again.

MA

Maxwell Street Market Artisan Hall

Venue Partner

Partnering with brands for activations has strengthened our community presence and given our members something fun and exclusive to enjoy. The sampling events felt authentic to our space and values, and it's been a great way to introduce new products to our audience while supporting our venue's operating costs.

PI

Pilsen Community Arts Center

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.