It seems to me that they always want to pursue some kind of 'quick fix' solution when all that's needed is a bit of patience.  If, in media terms. the event is growing in stature, then next time the negotiations begin for TV rights it should be possible to get a better rate for the product, especially as more and more countries/broadcasters seem to be getting involved.  I know there's a lot more money involved, but taking premier league football as an example, it's grown over time because the TV revenue has increased exponentially each time the broadcasting rights come up for grabs.

Obviously we're talking about a lot less money with the TT but the principal is the same and there would be no need to burn two hundred grand of public money and risk the future of the TT (and make no mistake, they ARE risking it) - you just need to be patient.  My personal belief is that people occupying management roles within the organisation of the TT should already have the expertise to make these kind of calls in-house.