Research Reports
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International TV Audience Report
This report, presented in partnership with STARZ, provides a look into the TV preferences and attitudes of international audience members. As with the TV Audience Report that looked at US audiences, a majority of those surveyed from outside the US indicated an interest in more diverse representation in front of and behind the screen.
Download the report to see the full findings and a breakdown of how the results varied by region.
Race and Class in Teen TV Report
CSS examined the top 10 shows viewed by US teens in 2019 to see what messages they are receiving about economic diversity. Read more about the report.
Disabled Audience Report
This report in partnership with RespectAbility examines how disabled audiences feel about how disability is represented in TV shows.
Media & Teen Mental Health Report
Click here to to learn more about this report on adolescent mental health research around the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why.”
TV Audience Report
A look at US TV Audiences and their appetite for multicultural media content.
2021 STARZ Annual Report
A look at STARZ’s hiring practices for diverse talent in comparison to the rest of the entertainment industry.
Values Report
A look at how audience values have shifted over five decades.
AIR Research Report
Click here to learn more about the Authentically Inclusive Representation (AIR) Report.
Theatre Report
Examination of representations of gender and race in theatrical productions for children.
Character Report
This report in partnership with Common Sense Media examines how popular media can influence positive character development within young audiences.
Landscape TV Report
A look at the state of Children’s television in the US and Canada.
Other Industry Research Reports
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From the Skoll Center for Social Impact Entertainment
The State of SIE report serves as a foundation for research and collaboration in the field of social impact entertainment. It includes thought-pieces from over 50 key leaders, scholars, and entertainment industry luminaries along with case studies and data from the smartest people working in SIE today. The report is broken down into chapters like narrative film, documentary, television and theater, and discusses topics ranging from diversity & inclusion to social impact campaigns and the importance of nonprofit funding and convening.