Insights and data trends from around the world
Our global research initiatives provide original insights and groundbreaking data at the intersection of faith and media, identifying early trends and opportunities.
Featured report. 2026 Global Faith & Entertainment Index
2026 Global Faith & Entertainment Index
by HarrisX
Groundbreaking Study of TV and Film Measures How Viewers Respond to Faith on Screen. A first-of-its-kind system for measuring the impact of faith portrayals in entertainment, uncovers how creators can tell authentic stories with faith in a way that fosters engagement and why some stories land better than others.
Published 2026
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Research hub. Groundbreaking global research and deep dives at the intersection of faith, media, and wellness.
Global Faith & Entertainment Study
by HarrisX
The largest-ever global faith and entertainment study uncovers new, untapped market opportunities in entertainment media to create more accurate portrayals of faith and spirituality for audiences around the world.
Published 2024
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Global Faith & Wellness Study
by Gallup
A comprehensive research study focused on exploring the connection between spirituality and wellbeing in global communities and workplaces, including interviews with key experts and practitioners.
Published 2023
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Global Faith & News Study
by HarrisX
The largest-ever global study in 18 countries and 6 languages looking at the portrayal of religion in the media reveals high consumer demand across the world for more diverse, complex faith stories, along with roadblocks among journalists and editors.
Published 2022
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The Deforestation of Faith
by Davis & Partners
An in-depth look at an AI-based, global study by consulting firm Davis & Partners, analyzing over 30 million documents across social media platforms, news and forums to illustrate the challenges facing media and faith communities – as well as identifying solutions for bridging the gap between the two sectors.
Published 2022
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Coming Together or Coming Apart: An Analysis of Resilience and Freedoms of Media and Religion
by Fund for Peace
An immersive report that investigates how to build resilience at the intersection of media and religion.
Published 2022
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Coalition for Faith & Media Reports. Thought leadership from our valued community.
How Faith Molds Society – And Why Media Needs to Care
Religion Is Everywhere. So Why Doesn’t Media Reflect That?
Published 2023
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A Snapshot of Religion Coverage
This white paper presents a survey and analysis of religion news and religion angles covered in the news
Published 2023
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Working with Faith: Making Place for Religion in the Workplace
Outlining best practices of how to support and navigate employee religious diversity at work.
Published 2023
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