comic cons
Turn Your Comic-Cons Into a Brand Experience Destination
Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your fans—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.
Trusted by Leading Brands
Real Activations at Comic-Cons
See how comic-cons like yours are creating memorable brand experiences for their members.
Why Partner With Recess
Everything You Need to Succeed
We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.
Access Premium Brand Demand
Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking comic-cons like yours to reach engaged fans.
Generate Incremental Revenue
Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.
Enhance Member Experience
Delight your fans with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.
Effortless Operations
We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.
Brand-Safe Partnerships
Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your comic-con.
Join a Nationwide Network
Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.
How It Works
Get started in minutes and start earning with your very first campaign.
Create a Listing for Your Comic-con
Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.
Get Matched with Brands
We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific fans. You review and approve every campaign.
Receive & Distribute Samples
Products ship directly to your comic-con and surprise and delight your community.
Get Paid
Get paid for every sample distributed to your fans after completion of event.
Venue Success Stories
See what venues achieved with Comic-Cons
The product sampling program has been incredible for our event's energy and attendee experience. We've seen a 25% increase in sponsor engagement, and fans absolutely love getting exclusive preview products from upcoming franchises and gaming companies.
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Starlight Comic-Con Expo
Venue Partner
Working with brands through this platform has added a whole new revenue stream for our convention. The activations are perfectly matched to our audience demographics, and our vendors have reported significant interest and potential sales from these targeted sampling events.
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Cosmic City Comic Festival
Venue Partner
These product sampling opportunities have transformed how we engage with our community. Not only do the activations create exciting moments for our attendees, but they also help us offset event costs while providing unique experiences that keep fans coming back year after year.
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Nexus Geek Culture Convention
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.
Ready to Transform Your Comic-con?
Join thousands of comic-cons earning extra revenue while delighting their fans.