Here are a few options for a formal equivalent, depending on your focus:
Option 1 (Direct and authoritative):
“New Research Indicates Public Demand for Corporate Leadership in Combatting Disinformation”
Option 2 (Focusing on the performance gap):
“Study Reveals Discrepancy Between Public Expectations and Corporate Action Regarding Disinformation”
Option 3 (Concise and professional):
“Public Expectations vs. Corporate Performance: The Role of CEOs in Addressing Disinformation”
Recommendation: Option 2 is the most formal and accurately captures both the “expectations” and the “falling short” components of your original title.