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CSS develops easy to read, well-designed short reports and content development tools with research-based insights targeted to content creators. We conduct original research and literature reviews on topics that are of interest to storytellers. In addition, CSS can perform commissioned research, translate research to articles, and provide other supporting materials to fit your needs.


Research on children’s television

Research Reports

We can provide an in-depth review of the relevant social science research on any topic of significance to the success of your show or organization. Also, we package research in a meaningful way for your needs and present it in a visually appealing way.

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Diversity Children’s Theatre

Commissioned Research

CSS is available to conduct a variety of commissioned research from informal focus groups to rigorously designed experiments in an academic setting.  In addition to working directly with parents and children, our researchers also have extensive experience conducting content analysis (e.g., measuring the number of females portrayed on children’s TV).

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Entertainment Research Articles

Translation of Research into Reports and Articles

Our expertise is making child development and social science research accessible for lay audiences. We can take any topic and turn it into a short research report, an article, or series of articles that will have actionable insights and other takeaways. Also, we can develop supporting materials for pitches or launches such as research reports or decks for writers’ rooms. 

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Think Tank Workshops

Creative Collaborative Initatives/Workshops

We gather entertainment professionals and researchers to collaborate on research dissemination and future research designs that will harness entertainment media to support positive youth development.

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Entertainment Tip Sheets

Research-Based Tip Sheets

We create content development tools with research-based insights to address critical issues. These free tools can be downloaded through the CSS website and shared through our social media channels.

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Client Audit Research

Some entertainment companies are taking a closer look at their slate of content and hiring practices as they relate to DEIA initiatives.


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