Recess X The Black Sheep: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how The Black Sheep leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to students across 532 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

1

Years Partnered

532

Locations Activated

138.7K+

Samples Distributed

417+

Offers Accepted

$74,627

Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at The Black Sheep

The Black Sheep Real Activations

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

Why University housing complexs 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 417+ campaigns across 532 The Black Sheep locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

The Black Sheep 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

The Black Sheep 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 The Black Sheep.

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 completion of event.

Success Stories

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

• Ascent Housing Collective: Hosting these activations has genuinely enhanced our property's appeal. When prospective residents tour, they see the energy and excitement these events bring. Plus, the brands have been respectful of our space and staff, making it a win-win for everyone involved.

• The Courtyard at University Park: We've done three activations now through The Black Sheep, and each one has strengthened our relationship with residents while opening up a new revenue stream we didn't expect. The platform handles all the logistics, the brands are high-quality, and our common areas get packed during these events—it's genuinely a win-win for everyone involved.

• Westridge Student Living Co.: We partnered with The Black Sheep platform to host a beverage brand sampling event, and it was exactly what our residents needed during move-in week. The activation brought the community together, generated positive word-of-mouth about our complex, and the brand rep was professional and easy to work with from start to finish.

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.