Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
15 August 2001


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            15 August 2001


                            WPP GROUP PLC ('WPP')

        Acquires US-based conference and event production company, MJM

WPP announces that its wholly-owned global branding, identity and consulting
group, The Brand Union, has acquired 100% of MJM Creative Services, Inc. ('MJM
'), a leading New York-based conference and event production company.

Founded in 1984 and employing 80 people, MJM's clients include Astra Zeneca,
American Express, Pfizer, IBM and Canon.

The company had revenues of US $52million for the calendar year 2000 and had
net assets of $5.4million as at 31 December 2000.

The acquisition of MJM continues WPP's strategy of maintaining a leadership
position in branding and identity consultancy and of strengthening its
networks in important growth sectors and markets.

For further information please contact:

Feona McEwan at WPP

Tel: + 44 20 7408 2204

www.wpp.com