Recess

Sample at Peak Campus with Recess

Reach 112.7K++ students across 98 Peak Campus locations nationwide. Turnkey sampling activations with measurable retail attribution—powered by shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers.

96.5K+

Samples at Peak Campus

112.7K+

Consumer Reach

98

Peak Campus Locations

167%+

Avg Engagement Rate

Trusted by Leading Brands

Peak Campus Sampling in Action

See how brands are reaching consumers at Peak Campus locations.

Why Brands Choose Peak Campus

Reach Consumers Where They Study

Peak Campus locations deliver engaged students in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach students during . Peak Campus's 112.7K++ students are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

Peak Campus is a trusted destination for students. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

Target Peak Campus locations with the highest index of Walmart, Kroger, Target, or your priority retail shoppers. We use retailer data to match your brand with Peak Campus locations most likely to drive sales at your target stores.

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 98 Peak Campus locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Peak Campus teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation includes digital touchpoints through Peak Campus's member communications—email, app notifications, and social. Extend your reach beyond the university housing complex walls.

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Peak Campus sampling directly to retail sales. Our reporting connects each activation to purchase behavior at your priority retailers.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

  1. Target Peak Campus Locations
    Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify which Peak Campus locations have the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

  2. Launch Your Campaign
    We coordinate directly with Peak Campus HQ and local teams. Products ship to your selected locations, and Peak Campus staff execute the activation.

  3. Measure Retail Impact
    Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and sales lift at your priority retailers. See exactly how Peak Campus sampling drives revenue.

Success Stories

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Peak Campus locations

We partnered with a major beverage brand for a sampling event last semester and were blown away by the turnout. Our residents appreciated having curated brand experiences right in their community space, and it gave us a new revenue stream we didn't expect. The activation team was professional and everything ran smoothly from setup to cleanup.
CO
Cornerstone Student Living
Brand Partner

Using this platform to host product samplings has genuinely strengthened our relationship with residents. They feel valued when brands come directly to them, and we've noticed increased engagement in our common areas on activation days. It's been a win-win for building community while generating additional income for facility improvements.
FO
Forge Hall Residences
Brand Partner

We partnered with a major energy drink brand for a sampling event last semester and the turnout exceeded our expectations. Our residents really appreciated having free product samples available, and it actually strengthened our community spaces—students were hanging out longer and engaging with each other. The brand was professional, the logistics were seamless, and we've already booked another activation for next month.
AS
Ascent Student Living at Westfield
Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

How does pricing work?

You pay a flat cost per sample distributed. Pricing varies by venue type, geography, and campaign size. There are no hidden fees, no platform costs, and no long-term commitments required. We provide a detailed proposal before any campaign begins.

What kind of venues can I target?

Recess works with 10,000+ venues across dozens of categories including fitness studios, yoga studios, gyms, coworking spaces, salons, spas, hotels, and more. You can filter by venue type, location, audience demographics, and traffic volume to find the perfect match for your brand.

How do I track results and measure ROI?

Every campaign includes a real-time dashboard showing samples distributed, venue locations, photo recaps, and consumer feedback. After each campaign, you receive a detailed report with engagement metrics, geographic reach, and venue-level performance data to measure impact.

What is the minimum order for a campaign?

There is no strict minimum, but we recommend starting with at least 500 samples to generate meaningful data across multiple venues. Most brands start with a pilot in one or two markets and scale from there based on results.