Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
11 June 2002





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                       11 June 2002


                                WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP")

                    Red Cell acquires HeadlightVision in the UK


WPP announces that its wholly owned operating company, Red Cell, the global
communications services network, has acquired the entire issued share capital of
HeadlightVision Limited ("HeadlightVision") a leading research and strategic
consultancy.

Based in London, HeadlightVision  specialises in global intelligence, having
developed four core intelligence products focusing on macro global trends, urban
energies, youth culture and marketing and communicating with 50-75 year olds.

HeadlightVision employs 26 people and had revenues of £2.8million and net assets
of £975,000 for the year ended 31 March 2002.

The acquisition of HeadlightVision reinforces Red Cell's ability to develop
universal strategic brand and content ideas for its clients and continues WPP's
strategy of strengthening its networks in important growth sectors and markets.



Contact:

Feona McEwan, WPP London                            44-20 7408 2204

www.wpp.com

www.redcellnetwork.com



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