Recess X Madera: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Madera leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to students across 1 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

Key Metrics

• Years Partnered: 1
• Locations Activated: 1
• Samples Distributed: 1.8K+
• Offers Accepted: 5+
• Total Payout: $482

Brands That Have Sampled at Madera

Madera Real Activations

Why University Housing Complexes 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 5+ campaigns across 1 Madera locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Madera 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 students engage.

Complete Brand Control

Madera approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your university housing complexes without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your students with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with university housing complexes like Madera.

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 University Housing Complex
   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 students. You review and approve every campaign.

3. Receive & Distribute Samples
   Products ship directly to your university housing complex and surprise and delight your community.

4. Get Paid
   Get paid for every sample distributed to your students after the completion of the event.

Success Stories

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess:

• Pinnacle Colleg Courts
  "Partnering with a brand through this platform helped us generate meaningful additional revenue while providing genuine value to our student residents. The activation was well-organized, the brand representatives were personable, and our residents appreciated having access to products they actually use. It's refreshing to work with a system that benefits everyone involved."

• Ivy Ridge Student Housing
  "What impressed us most was how seamlessly everything came together and the immediate positive feedback from our residents. The activation brought energy to our property on a weekend when things are usually quiet, and we actually received several inquiries about hosting similar events in the future. It's a win-win—our residents get free samples and experiences, and we strengthen our community vibe."

• Horizon Point Apartments
  "The activation platform made it incredibly easy to coordinate a sampling event with minimal disruption to our residents. We saw fantastic engagement—students were genuinely excited to try the products, and it created a real sense of community in our common areas. The brand was professional, and our residents are still talking about it weeks later."

Got Questions?

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 Madera earning revenue while making members smile.