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Recess X Bates Motel: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Bates Motel leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to thrill-seekers across 1 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

Overview

Brands That Have Sampled at Bates Motel

Bates Motel Real Activations

Why Haunted houses Partner with Recess

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 1+ campaigns across 1 Bates Motel locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Bates Motel 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 thrill-seekers engage.

Complete Brand Control

Bates Motel approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your haunted houses without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your thrill-seekers with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with haunted houses like Bates Motel.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

Simple Process

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

  1. Create a Listing for Your Haunted House
    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 thrill-seekers. You review and approve every campaign.

  3. Receive & Distribute Samples
    Products ship directly to your haunted house and surprise and delight your community.

  4. Get Paid
    Get paid for every sample distributed to your thrill-seekers after completion of event.

Success Stories

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

Crimson Hollow Scare Park

"Hosting a beverage brand activation was one of the smartest decisions we made this season. Not only did it create a natural rest point for our visitors, but it also strengthened our community relationships since the brand was local. The partnership generated word-of-mouth buzz that actually drove ticket sales the following weekend, and we're already booking more activations for next year."

Blackwood Asylum Experience

"The activation platform helped us connect with a snack brand that wanted to reach our younger demographic. What impressed us most was how seamlessly the sampling fit into our event flow—guests were genuinely excited to grab products as they moved through the attraction. It felt organic rather than forced, and our guests gave us great feedback about the added value."

Nightmare Manor Haunted House

"We partnered with a local energy drink brand for a sampling activation during our peak October season, and it was perfect timing. The product sampling stations actually gave guests something to do between scares, which increased their time on-site and made the experience feel more immersive. We ended up adding $3,200 in additional revenue that weekend alone, and the brand was thrilled with the engagement metrics."

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.