# Witty Carefree Rum Commercials This Cruzan Rum Ad Reminds Adults to Slow Down and Take It All In By | Published 2013-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruzan-rum References: [adweek](http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/cruzan-rums-great-new-campaign-takes-its-time-and-gets-you-buzzed-149855) Cruzan Rum’s newest ad depicts a carefree island that takes part in low-stress activities including “sleep yoga” and “zero kilometer runs.” The ‘Welcome to The Don’t Hurry’ commercial reminds viewers to slow down for a bit, to relax and to mix a tasty rum and coke. The commercial deftly blends product placement and comedy. When the rum is delivered by an old tortoise and the island inhabitants are seen sleeping while doing yoga, viewers can’t help but smile at the ridiculous lives led by these fictional characters. Cruzan Rum’s ad also features a great host who draws people into the commercial with his exotic accent and charismatic smile. Put all of these traits together and a hilarious yet effective commercial like Cruzan Rum’s is born. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-stress Lifestyle:** Opportunity for brands to promote a slower pace of life and emphasize relaxation in their advertising campaigns. - **Comedic Product Placement:** Integrating humor and subtle promotion of products in advertisements can create memorable and engaging content. - **Charismatic Hosts:** Using charismatic hosts in commercials can captivate viewers and make the brand more appealing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Alcohol brands can incorporate the concept of slowing down and enjoying life to market their products as a way to relax and unwind. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Agencies can explore creative approaches to blending humor and product placement to create attention-grabbing advertisements. - **Entertainment and Media:** Integrating charismatic hosts in TV and online commercials can enhance brand image and captivate audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Alcohol Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviation-gin-commercial.md) - [Humorous Drink Cart Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titos-spokescart.md) - [RTD Rum Cola Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumblers-cola.md) - [Island-Inspired Beverage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-aloha.md) - [Comedic Cruise Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-different-out-here.md) - [Island Nation-Inspired Rums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-dodo-rum.md) - [Guilty Pleasures Rum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu.md) - [Next-Gen Spiced Rums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sly-dog.md) - [Bar Cart Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ad-series.md)