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The Express & Star originated from a single newspaper founded in 1889.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Express & Star was formed in 1889 through the merger of two rival newspapers, the Evening Express and the Evening Star, which had earlier origins.
Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist, provided financial support to the Evening Star newspaper.
Answer: True
Explanation: Andrew Carnegie purchased the Evening Star in 1882 and provided significant financial backing, which was instrumental in the newspaper's growth.
The Evening Express and Evening Star newspapers had similar liberal political leanings.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Evening Express was conservative, while the Evening Star was liberal, indicating opposing political leanings.
After Andrew Carnegie's departure, the Express & Star's influence expanded significantly beyond the Black Country.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following Carnegie's departure and under the Graham family's control, the Express & Star's influence expanded to cover the entire Black Country region, but not significantly beyond it.
The Evening Star was founded in Wolverhampton as a conservative newspaper.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Evening Star was founded in Wolverhampton as a liberal newspaper, in contrast to the conservative Evening Express.
Which two rival newspapers merged to form the Express & Star?
Answer: The Evening Express and the Evening Star
Explanation: The Express & Star was formed in 1889 through the merger of two competing Wolverhampton newspapers: the Evening Express and the Evening Star.
Who was Andrew Carnegie's primary connection to the Evening Star newspaper?
Answer: He purchased it and provided financial backing.
Explanation: Andrew Carnegie purchased the Evening Star in 1882 and provided crucial financial support that enabled the newspaper to flourish.
When did Andrew Carnegie sever his ties with the Evening Star and its parent company?
Answer: 1902
Explanation: Andrew Carnegie sold his stake and severed his ties with the Evening Star and its parent company, the Midland News Association, in 1902.
The initial political leanings of the Evening Express and Evening Star were:
Answer: Conservative and liberal, respectively
Explanation: The Evening Express held conservative leanings, while the Evening Star was liberal, reflecting distinct political alignments at the time of their founding.
How did Andrew Carnegie's financial backing impact the Evening Star?
Answer: It enabled the newspaper to flourish and grow.
Explanation: Andrew Carnegie's purchase and financial backing of the Evening Star in 1882 were critical factors that allowed the newspaper to flourish and expand.
The Express & Star has been consistently owned by the same family since its inception.
Answer: False
Explanation: While the Graham family, through the Midland News Association, owned the paper for a significant period, ownership has evolved, including recent acquisitions by the Claverley Group and National World.
Martin Wright is the current editor of the Express & Star and also oversees the Shropshire Star.
Answer: True
Explanation: Martin Wright holds the position of editor-in-chief for the Midland News Association, overseeing both the Express & Star and its sister publication, the Shropshire Star.
The Midland News Association (MNA) gained full control of the newspaper after Andrew Carnegie sold his stake.
Answer: True
Explanation: After Andrew Carnegie sold his stake in 1902, Thomas Graham, associated with the Midland News Association, gained full control, solidifying MNA's long-term ownership.
Which company acquired the Express & Star from the Claverley Group in September 2023?
Answer: National World
Explanation: In September 2023, National World acquired the Express & Star from the Claverley Group.
Besides editing the Express & Star, what other significant role does Martin Wright hold?
Answer: Editor-in-chief of the Shropshire Star
Explanation: Martin Wright serves as editor-in-chief for the Midland News Association, overseeing both the Express & Star and its sister publication, the Shropshire Star.
The Express & Star is published daily, seven days a week.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Express & Star is published six days a week, from Monday through Saturday.
The Express & Star's circulation figures have steadily increased since 2007.
Answer: False
Explanation: Circulation figures have significantly declined since 2007, dropping from 174,989 to 11,864 daily print circulation by 2023.
The official website for the Express & Star is expressandstar.co.uk and was launched in 2001.
Answer: False
Explanation: The official website is expressandstar.com and it was launched in 1997.
The Express & Star's website was noted in 2012 as being the slowest-growing among regional publishers.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2012, the Express & Star's website was noted as the fastest-growing among leading regional publishers.
Express & Star 24 was a permanent subscription service for online content that included photo galleries.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Express & Star 24' initiative was a paid online content service that lasted only nine months, not permanently.
The Express & Star continues to operate its own printing plants in Wolverhampton and West Bromwich.
Answer: False
Explanation: The printing plants in Wolverhampton (closed 2011) and West Bromwich (closed 2009) have been shut down; the newspaper is now printed by an external facility.
The Express & Star has developed mobile apps exclusively for the iOS platform.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Express & Star has developed apps for multiple platforms, including iPad, iPhone (iOS), Android, and Kindle Fire.
JICREG data from 2022 shows a daily print circulation significantly higher than the total daily readership.
Answer: False
Explanation: JICREG data from 2022 indicated a daily print circulation of 17,973, while the total daily readership was significantly higher at 51,403.
The Express & Star's website provides free access to its weekly Chronicle series.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Express & Star's website, expressandstar.com, offers free access to its weekly Chronicle series.
The Express & Star's printing operations are currently based in Birmingham.
Answer: False
Explanation: The newspaper's printing plants have closed, and it is currently printed by Newsquest at their Deeside facility, not in Birmingham.
How many days a week is the Express & Star published?
Answer: Six days a week (Monday-Saturday)
Explanation: The Express & Star is published six days a week, from Monday to Saturday.
According to the provided figures, what was the approximate daily print circulation of the Express & Star in 2023?
Answer: 11,864
Explanation: The reported daily print circulation for the Express & Star in 2023 was 11,864 copies.
What is the web address for the Express & Star?
Answer: www.expressandstar.com
Explanation: The official website address for the Express & Star is expressandstar.com.
What significant development occurred with the Express & Star website in August 2012?
Answer: It was relaunched with responsive web design.
Explanation: In August 2012, the Express & Star's website was relaunched using responsive web design, allowing it to adapt to various devices.
What was the 'Express & Star 24' initiative?
Answer: A paid online content service that lasted less than a year.
Explanation: 'Express & Star 24' was a paid online content initiative launched in April 2011, which was removed after only nine months.
In which year was the Express & Star's printing plant in Wolverhampton closed?
Answer: 2011
Explanation: The Express & Star's printing plant in Wolverhampton was closed in 2011.
What was a key feature of the Express & Star's website relaunch in 2012?
Answer: Adoption of responsive web design for multi-device compatibility.
Explanation: The 2012 website relaunch featured responsive web design, enabling the site to adapt automatically for optimal viewing across various devices.
Which of the following mobile platforms did the Express & Star NOT develop an app for, according to the text?
Answer: Windows Phone
Explanation: The Express & Star developed apps for iPad, iPhone, Android, and Kindle Fire, but Windows Phone is not mentioned as a supported platform.
What did the JICREG data from 2022 reveal about the Express & Star's readership compared to its print circulation?
Answer: Readership was significantly higher than print circulation.
Explanation: JICREG data from 2022 showed a daily print circulation of 17,973, contrasted with a total daily readership of 51,403, indicating substantially higher readership.
What additional type of content, besides news and sports, is available on the Express & Star's website?
Answer: Regular blogs and unique video content
Explanation: Beyond news and sports, the Express & Star's website features regular blogs and unique video content, alongside free access to the weekly Chronicle series.
The Express & Star is a national newspaper based in London, covering news across the entire UK.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Express & Star is a regional evening newspaper based in Wolverhampton, England, focusing on the West Midlands county and Staffordshire, not a national publication based in London.
The primary circulation area of the Express & Star is limited strictly to the city of Wolverhampton.
Answer: False
Explanation: The primary circulation area covers the West Midlands county and Staffordshire, extending beyond just Wolverhampton, and includes specific editions for various local areas.
The Express & Star focuses exclusively on local news and does not cover national events or sports.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Express & Star covers a mix of regional and national news, alongside strong sports coverage, particularly concerning local football clubs.
The Express & Star has won awards, including 'Midland Newspaper of the Year'.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Express & Star has received awards, such as 'Midland Newspaper of the Year' in 2012.
The Shropshire Star is considered a competitor to the Express & Star.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Shropshire Star is identified as a sister publication to the Express & Star, both owned by the Midland News Association, rather than a competitor.
The Express & Star produces a specific weekly edition for the city of Birmingham.
Answer: False
Explanation: While the Express & Star produces various local editions, Birmingham City is not listed as one of them; its primary coverage is the West Midlands county and Staffordshire.
What type of publication is the Express & Star?
Answer: A daily regional evening newspaper.
Explanation: The Express & Star is classified as a daily regional evening newspaper, primarily serving the West Midlands and Staffordshire.
What geographical areas form the primary coverage zone for the Express & Star?
Answer: The West Midlands county and Staffordshire
Explanation: The Express & Star primarily covers the West Midlands county and Staffordshire in England.
Which of the following is a key content area strongly covered by the Express & Star?
Answer: Local association football (soccer)
Explanation: The Express & Star is noted for its strong sports coverage, particularly concerning local association football clubs like Wolverhampton Wanderers, Walsall, and West Bromwich Albion.
In which year did the Express & Star win 'Midland Newspaper of the Year'?
Answer: 2012
Explanation: The Express & Star won 'Midland Newspaper of the Year' in 2012 at the Midlands Media Awards.
Which newspaper is identified as a sister publication to the Express & Star?
Answer: The Shropshire Star
Explanation: The Shropshire Star is identified as a sister newspaper to the Express & Star, both being part of the Midland News Association.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a specific local edition produced by the Express & Star?
Answer: Birmingham City
Explanation: Birmingham City is not listed as a specific local edition produced by the Express & Star; editions mentioned include Stafford and Stone, Walsall, and Kidderminster.
The former editor Adrian Faber testified at the Leveson Inquiry that the Express & Star engaged in phone hacking.
Answer: False
Explanation: Adrian Faber testified that the Express & Star had never engaged in phone hacking or paid public officials for stories.
The Express & Star has always been affiliated with a major national political party.
Answer: False
Explanation: The newspaper is considered independent, signifying its lack of affiliation with major national newspaper groups or political parties.
Journalist Jeremy Clarkson began his career writing for the Express & Star.
Answer: True
Explanation: Jeremy Clarkson stated that writing for the Express & Star and its sister paper, the Shropshire Star, launched his career as a motoring columnist.
Job reductions and printing plant closures are examples of challenges faced by the Express & Star in the 21st century.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 21st century has presented challenges such as declining circulation and advertising revenue, leading to job reductions and the closure of printing facilities.
The Express & Star is considered a rare example of a remaining independent newspaper in the UK media landscape.
Answer: True
Explanation: Its status as an independent newspaper signifies its lack of affiliation with major national groups or political parties, a rarity in the contemporary media environment.
What did former editor Adrian Faber state about the Express & Star's practices during the Leveson Inquiry?
Answer: They never engaged in phone hacking or paid officials.
Explanation: During his testimony at the Leveson Inquiry, Adrian Faber asserted that the Express & Star upheld ethical standards and had never engaged in phone hacking or bribed public officials.
The term 'independent newspaper' in relation to the Express & Star signifies its lack of affiliation with:
Answer: Major national newspaper groups or political parties
Explanation: The designation 'independent newspaper' indicates that the Express & Star is not affiliated with major national newspaper groups or political parties.
What connection did Jeremy Clarkson have with the Express & Star early in his career?
Answer: He wrote as a motoring columnist.
Explanation: Jeremy Clarkson stated that writing for the Express & Star and its sister paper, the Shropshire Star, was instrumental in launching his career as a motoring columnist.
What does the article suggest about the economic pressures on the Express & Star in the 21st century?
Answer: Circulation and advertising revenues declined, necessitating cost-saving measures.
Explanation: The 21st century has seen economic pressures on the Express & Star, characterized by declining circulation and advertising revenues, which have necessitated cost-saving measures.