Recess

Sample at Redstone with Recess

Reach 235.7K++ students across 205 Redstone locations nationwide. Turnkey sampling activations with measurable retail attribution—powered by shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers.

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Redstone Sampling in Action

See how brands are reaching consumers at Redstone locations.

Why Brands Choose Redstone

Reach Consumers Where They Study

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

Premium Brand Environment

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

Retailer Shopper Targeting

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

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 205 Redstone locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Redstone teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

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

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Redstone 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 Redstone Locations
    Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify which Redstone locations have the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

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

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

Success Stories

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Redstone locations.

The product sampling activation we hosted brought incredible energy to our community common areas and gave our residents something fun to do mid-week. We appreciated how seamlessly the brand team integrated with our space, and our residents are still talking about the free samples and giveaways.
— Cornerstone Student Living

We recently got rid of our coke machine so residents who have come in really enjoyed that we have drinks other than soda to pass out.
— Peace Tea

They loved the product and are excited to test out more in the future! It was very fun to hand them out and we are going to plan an event next time there is a sponsorship:)
— Peace Tea

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.