Last year's TT was seen by an estimated 30 million people around the world according to new audience viewing figures.
International data company Kantar Media carried out the research looking at coverage of the 2016 races.
It says the worldwide TV audience went up by 2.4 per cent, or more than 700,000 people, compared to 2015's figures.
The Department of Economic Development says the TT was also mentioned in more than 15,000 articles published online last year - an increase of 28 per cent.
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Warning issued over icy roads
Ice and frost is causing havoc on the Island's roads this morning.
High ground could see 4 inches of snow on Saturday night
The Island's Met Office has issued another weather warning for snow and sleet over the weekend.
Mountain Road unlikely to open before Monday
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain Road is unlikely to open this weekend.
Yellow warning for freezing temperatures tonight
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning about freezing conditions.
School bangers night called off
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AK47 and Uzi handed in to police
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