Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
26 June 2001


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              26 June 2001

                              WPP GROUP PLC ('WPP')
                          
                           OgilvyOne worldwide acquires
                 customer relationship management consultancy, QCi


WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company, OgilvyOne worldwide has
acquired 75% of the issued capital of QCi Assessment Limited ('QCi'), a
UK-based customer relationship management consultancy and entered into put and
call options to acquire the remaining 25%.

QCi's clients include Consignia, IBM, Royal & Sun Alliance and NCR.

The consultancy had revenues of £1.8 million for the year 2000 and net assets
of £438,000 as at 31 December 2000.

The acquisition of QCi, which will continue to operate as a stand-alone
business, continues WPP's strategy of strengthening its networks in important
growth sectors and markets.


Contact:


Feona McEwan, WPP                         44-20 7408 2204
www.wpp.com
www.ogilvyone.com