Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Paytm CEO Blames Big Tech for Media Challenges
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the CEO of Paytm, has spoken about how traditional media is struggling because of Big Tech companies like Meta and Google.
He believes that AI should be seen as an opportunity rather than a threat.
Traditional media companies, which rely on print sales, ad revenue, and subscriptions, are now fighting to survive and get visibility on these digital platforms.
This shift has completely changed how news is produced and distributed.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, CEO of Paytm, blames Big Tech for media challenges.
Traditional media struggles with declining print sales and ad revenue.
Media companies rely on platforms like Meta and Google for visibility.
The transition to digital platforms has changed news production and distribution.
Sharma suggests seeing AI as an opportunity rather than a threat.
- Who
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma, CEO of Paytm
- What
- Blames Big Tech for media challenges
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To highlight the impact of Big Tech on traditional media
Traditional Media
Big Tech
Revenue and Visibility
Traditional Media
Traditional media struggles with declining print sales and ad revenue, relying on platforms like Meta and Google for visibility.
Big Tech
Big Tech platforms like Meta and Google dominate digital advertising and content distribution.
- CEO
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma
- Company
- Paytm
- Issue
- Impact of Big Tech on Traditional Media
- Key Statement
- AI should be seen as an opportunity instead of a threat.
- Platforms Mentioned
- Meta, Google