Sometimes you learn the hard way. Consider this common scenario: Your cool aunt comes to babysit and lets you eat as much ice cream as you want. So you do. The consequences of overindulging taught you a valuable life lesson that too much of a good thing isn't always"¦ as good as it sounds.

Getting a brand's message heard in an environment oversaturated with information often leads marketers to forget this lesson, and go overboard with their marketing efforts. Modern marketers have the tools to make customer experiences infinitely engaging; however, overusing certain strategies can strip them of their effectiveness, or, worse, make them infinitely boring. READ MORE

Industry experts say marketers should exercise restraint when it comes to"¦