Record numbers of journalists from around the world reported on TT 2012 and the vast majority gave it positive coverage.
That's the view of Head of Motorsport at the Department of Economic Development Trevor Hussey.
A website article by an American journalist invited on one of the Subaru demonstration laps, highlighted the dangers facing visiting bikers on the roads.
An unsubstantiated claim about the number of deaths is being challenged by TT organisers.
Mr Hussey says a diverse range of press and broadcast organisations have provided valuable exposure for the event:
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