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Recess X Redstone: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership
Discover how Redstone leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to students across 205 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.
1
Years Partnered
205
Locations Activated
81.9K+
Samples Distributed
262+
Offers Accepted
$13,599
Total Payout
Brands That Have Sampled at Redstone
Redstone Real Activations
See how premium products are being sampled at your current properties across the country.
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 262+ campaigns across 205 Redstone locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.
Revenue Without Risk
Redstone 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
Redstone 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 Redstone.
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.
Create a Listing for Your University Housing Complex
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 students. You review and approve every campaign.Receive & Distribute Samples
Products ship directly to your university housing complex and surprise and delight your community.Get Paid
Get paid for every sample distributed to your students after completion of event.
Success Stories
What Venues Like You Are Saying
Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess
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:)
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Peace Tea
Venue Partner
They loved the drink. Said it tasted like Baja Blast but a little fruitier.
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PepsiCo
Venue Partner
Residents were really excited about the protein feature and the single serving packaging.
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Gooderfoods
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 Redstone earning revenue while making members smile.