Recess | Sample at Yugo
Trusted by 500+ CPG Brands

Sample at Yugo with Recess

Reach 56.3K++ students across 49 Yugo locations nationwide. Turnkey sampling activations with measurable retail attribution—powered by shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers.

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Yugo product sampling
5.5K+
Samples at Yugo
56.3K+
Consumer Reach
49
Yugo Locations
167%+
Avg Engagement Rate

Trusted by Leading Brands

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Reach Consumers Where They Study

Yugo locations deliver engaged students in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach students during . Yugo's 56.3K++ students are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

Yugo is a trusted destination for students. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

Target Yugo locations with the highest index of Walmart, Kroger, Target, or your priority retail shoppers. We use retailer data to match your brand with Yugo locations most likely to drive sales at your target stores.

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 49 Yugo locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Yugo teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation includes digital touchpoints through Yugo's member communications—email, app notifications, and social. Extend your reach beyond the university housing complex walls.

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Yugo sampling directly to retail sales. Our reporting connects each activation to purchase behavior at your priority retailers.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Target Yugo Locations

Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify which Yugo locations have the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

2

Launch Your Campaign

We coordinate directly with Yugo HQ and local teams. Products ship to your selected locations, and Yugo staff execute the activation.

3

Measure Retail Impact

Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and sales lift at your priority retailers. See exactly how Yugo sampling drives revenue.

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Yugo locations

Hosting product sampling events has genuinely boosted our resident retention and word-of-mouth. Families and students appreciate the free samples and entertainment value, and it gives our complex a more dynamic, engaged community feel. The activation was seamless to coordinate, and the brand team cleaned up perfectly after themselves.

CO

Cornerstone University Residences

Brand Partner

What impressed us most was how the activation brought our residents together around something fun and unexpected. The snack brand we hosted generated real buzz in our complex, and residents were talking about it for weeks afterward. It's a win-win—brands get quality feedback from our demographic, and we strengthen resident satisfaction without lifting a finger.

ME

Meridian Student Living Co.

Brand Partner

We partnered with a major beverage brand for a weekend sampling event, and the turnout was incredible. Our residents were genuinely excited to try new products, and it created a great community vibe in our courtyard. The brand was professional and respectful of our space, and we'd definitely host more activations like this.

TH

The Commons at Maple Ridge

Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

How does pricing work?
You pay a flat cost per sample distributed. Pricing varies by venue type, geography, and campaign size. There are no hidden fees, no platform costs, and no long-term commitments required. We provide a detailed proposal before any campaign begins.
What kind of venues can I target?
Recess works with 10,000+ venues across dozens of categories including fitness studios, yoga studios, gyms, coworking spaces, salons, spas, hotels, and more. You can filter by venue type, location, audience demographics, and traffic volume to find the perfect match for your brand.
How do I track results and measure ROI?
Every campaign includes a real-time dashboard showing samples distributed, venue locations, photo recaps, and consumer feedback. After each campaign, you receive a detailed report with engagement metrics, geographic reach, and venue-level performance data to measure impact.
What is the minimum order for a campaign?
There is no strict minimum, but we recommend starting with at least 500 samples to generate meaningful data across multiple venues. Most brands start with a pilot in one or two markets and scale from there based on results.