The Logic Explained

The Logic is a subscription-based Canadian news outlet focused on the "innovation economy," which has been compared to The Information.^[1]

History

The website was founded in June 2018 by David Skok, who was previously associate editor for Toronto Star, managing editor and vice-president of digital for the Boston Globe, and director of digital for Global News.

When the website was first launched, Moira Weigel, co-founder and editor of Logic, an American technology magazine launched in March 2017, took issue with the similarity of the names.^[2]

Activities

The Logic has reported extensively on business in Canada, most notably reporting on Sidewalk Labs and their Waterfront Toronto project.^[3] Their reporting is paywalled, and requires a subscription starting at $300. In May 2019, Postmedia acquired a minor stake in The Logic, and began to republish stories on the Financial Post's website and newspaper, along with advertising the news outlets subscriptions.^[4]

External links

• Official Website
• Brand Reviews

Notes and References

1. Web site: Canada’s The Logic is a new subscription news outlet focused on the innovation economy, à la The Information . 2021-04-09. Nieman Lab.
2. Web site: 2018-07-05 . What Happens When Another Media Outlet Takes Your Name . 2021-04-09 . CANADALAND . en-US.
3. Web site: 2020-05-09 . Letter from the editor: Lessons from where the Sidewalk ends . 2021-04-09 . The Logic . en-US.
4. Web site: Postmedia announces strategic investment to bring readers original content from groundbreaking media startup, The Logic Postmedia. 2021-04-09. www.postmedia.com.