Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X University of Maryland: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how University of Maryland leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 2 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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1
Years Partnered
2
Locations Activated
4.0K+
Samples Distributed
2+
Offers Accepted
$0
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at University of Maryland

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 2 University of Maryland locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

University of Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.

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

We partnered with a beverage brand for a sampling event on a Friday night and it was packed from start to finish. Our regulars brought friends specifically for the activation, and we saw a 40% spike in sales that evening. The brand rep was professional and our customers loved discovering something new while playing games.

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The Board Game Café at College Park

Venue Partner

We hosted a student wellness brand activation between classes and the turnout exceeded expectations. Students appreciated the free samples and the brand got genuine feedback from our exact target demographic. It strengthened our relationship with campus partners and showed our students we're invested in bringing quality experiences to campus.

MC

McKeldin Library Events Space

Venue Partner

The snack sampling activation brought so much energy to our store during a typically slow afternoon shift. Customers who came in for the samples ended up browsing our shelves and made additional purchases—we definitely saw incremental revenue. It felt natural and organic, not forced at all.

TE

Terrapin Market & Deli

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.