Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X University of Iowa: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

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

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University of Iowa product sampling
1
Years Partnered
9
Locations Activated
0+
Samples Distributed
4+
Offers Accepted
$4,100
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at University of Iowa

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 4+ campaigns across 9 University of Iowa locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

University of Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.

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 program aligned perfectly with our studio's values and gave our members something special to look forward to. We loved how the brand reps were respectful of our space and integrated seamlessly into our wellness-focused community. The sampling event actually led to several members recommending our studio to their friends.

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Lotus Yoga & Wellness Center

Venue Partner

Hosting activations has been fantastic for our business—we saw a noticeable spike in customers during the events and a lot of them came back on other days too. The energy was great, the product fit naturally with our café culture, and our baristas appreciated getting to chat with customers about something fresh and exciting.

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The Daily Grind Coffee House

Venue Partner

We've hosted three product sampling events at our bar and each one brought in crowds we wouldn't normally see on those nights. The brands were professional, our regulars got excited about trying new products, and it turned into a genuine community gathering. It's become a win-win for both us and the brands looking to connect with our demographic.

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The Fieldhouse Tavern

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.