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Recess X Connoisseur Media: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Connoisseur Media leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to families across 5 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

1

Years Partnered

5

Locations Activated

11.0K+

Samples Distributed

3+

Offers Accepted

$270

Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Connoisseur Media

Connoisseur Media Real Activations

See how premium products are being sampled at your current properties across the country.

Why Family events 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 3+ campaigns across 5 Connoisseur Media locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Connoisseur Media 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 families engage.

Complete Brand Control

Connoisseur Media approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your family events without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your families with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with family events like Connoisseur Media.

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 Family event

    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 families. You review and approve every campaign.

  3. Receive & Distribute Samples

    Products ship directly to your family event and surprise and delight your community.

  4. Get Paid

    Get paid for every sample distributed to your families after completion of event.

Success Stories

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

The product sampling activation we hosted brought in families we'd never seen before, and many ended up staying for our other events that weekend. It was a win-win—the brand got real customer feedback in a natural setting, and we generated additional concession revenue we hadn't anticipated.
-- RI
Riverside Community Festival Grounds
Venue Partner

We've hosted three brand activations now, and each one has filled slow weeknight hours with families looking for something fun to do. The sampling events created a buzz on social media, our staff got tips from the extra activity, and the brands loved the casual, relaxed vibe our venue provides.
-- LU
Lumina Bowling Lounge & Entertainment
Venue Partner

Working with Connoisseur Media to coordinate brand activations has been fantastic for vendor engagement. Our regular shoppers appreciated the chance to discover new products, and the brands were impressed with how engaged and genuinely interested our community is in trying quality offerings.
-- HA
Harvest Moon Farmers Market
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 Delight Your Members?

Join hundreds of other Connoisseur Media earning revenue while making members smile.