# Rival Retirement Car Ads The BMW Retirement Commercial Boasts CEO of Mercedes Benz, Dieter Zetsche By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-03-09 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-retirement-commercial References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rx7-ec0p0A) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fb.mw%2Fcom_bucketlist&v=9rx7-ec0p0A&event=video_description&redir_token=UfGh6BphkBT7HXK2AuDU_hOpP658MTU4Mzg2NjIzM0AxNTgzNzc5ODMz) The BMW retirement commercial celebrates the last day of work for Dieter Zetsche, the former CEO of Mercedes Benz who looks forward to his newfound freedom in his BMW i8 Roadster. This playful rival campaign thanks Zetsche for "many years of inspiring competition." Alongside the BMW retirement commercial, the premium car brand also launched a bucket list for retired car-enthusiasts to ensure their retirement doesn't feed "tedious." The list ranges from iconic car rallies like Mille Miglia to uber-luxurious car museums like the Cié de l'Automobile. Other notable suggestions from the list include the Pan-American Highway, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the 24-hour Le Mans race—to name a few. This retirement-themed car campaign will appeal to Baby Boomers looking to get the most out of their golden years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/commercials) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retirement-themed Marketing:** Creating marketing campaigns specifically targeting retirees and emphasizing the freedom and enjoyment of retirement. - **Bucket List Experiences:** Offering curated experiences and destinations for retirees to check off their bucket lists. - **Competition-based Advertising:** Using playful rivalry between brands as a marketing strategy to engage consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Creating retirement-themed campaigns and experiences for car enthusiasts entering retirement. - **Travel and Tourism Industry:** Providing curated travel experiences for retirees to explore iconic destinations and events. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Utilizing competition-based advertising strategies to capture consumer attention and build brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Auto-Centric Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relax-we-care.md) - [Vampiric Car Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-immortal-love.md) - [Romantic Luxury Vehicle Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-stronger-than-diamonds.md) - [Humorous Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-have-you-been.md) - [Creative Auto Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-capri.md) - [Actor-Backed Electric Automobile Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rise-of-electric.md) - [Supermodel-Backed Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-dare-to-be-you.md) - [Unconventional Vehicle Control Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-of-joy.md) - [Influencer-Starring Car Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-2.md)