Are you a walking zombie until you've had your morning Cup of Joe? How do you take it? Black, no sugar...cold brew...or, are you a little more particular as in "Triple Venti, Half Sweet, Non-Fat, Caramel Macchiato"? No judgment, just hope we aren't waiting behind you in line...

Here's a fun fact: Light coffee has more caffeine than dark coffee. That's because the longer the coffee is brewed, the more caffeine is cooked out of the beans.

Why is it we always discover we're thirsty once we're in the car and en route to our next destination? And then when the traffic hits -- hello, super-thirst! Thankfully, billboards offer refreshing, visual suggestions on what to drink and where to find it.

According to Nielsen, 58% of consumers buy a product as a direct result of seeing an out-of-home ad 5x. Whether targeting daily commuters or those adventurous friends and families road-trippin' this summer, use outdoor advertising to blanket markets with cool creative and watch your beverage sales soar!

Soft-serve, on a cone, on a stick, in a cup, whipped cream, hot fudge, peanut butter cups, gummy bears, cookie dough, strawberries, sprinkles, maraschino cherries...Is your mouth watering yet? We're talking ice cream and all the deliciousness associated with our favorite food group. Ice cream is a comfort food that transcends time and brings Eddie Murphy's "The iiiiiccccccceeee creeammm man is comiiiing!" bit to mind, as the jingle instantly takes us back to childhood. And although many of us are year-long enthusiasts, even taking a scoop when it's snowing outside, the warmer weather brings on extra strong cravings.

As we reminisce about our love for ice cream, let us share the ways outdoor advertising keep brands paramount summer, spring, winter and fall, because ice cream is "always in good taste," just like this throwback billboard from 1948 clearly states, and we couldn't agree more.

Here are some ways brands are reaching ice cream lovers on the move.

With Proximity Targeting and Directional Signage

Capture taste buds in walking distance to the reward -- in this case, Ben & Jerry's. And hey there, stuck in traffic? Why not take an ice cream detour, it will definitely lighten the mood.

We're happy to share MillerCoors received the 2018 Hall of Fame OBIE Award last night in Austin, presented by Clear Channel Outdoor's CEO, our very own Scott Wells. MillerCoors was chosen by the out-of-home advertising industry and the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA), which established the OBIE Hall of Fame in 1992 to recognize brands that have built an enduring legacy through the consistent use of OOH advertising over many years and many, many standout campaigns.

The average adult decides what they're going to eat an hour before. For others in go-go-go mode the choice isn't made until the HANGRY sets in, and they can't tell if the growling they hear is an imminent thunderstorm or their stomachs. Thankfully, out-of-home reminders appear and provide fast suggestions for nourishment in a sea of commuter traffic and amidst daily to-do lists that seem to be forever growing. 

Coca-Cola has launched a new global campaign uniting Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Coke Life under a refreshed tagline: "Taste the Feeling." The reboot replaces "Open Happiness" which Coke has used since 2009.

New outdoor ads feature Instagram-like photos capturing simple, "feel good" moments of people enjoying their ice-cold Coca-Cola.