Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
12 September 2005


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          12 September 2005

                             WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP")

                 Ogilvy PR acquires the Federalist Group in US

WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company Ogilvy Public Relations
Worldwide ("Ogilvy PR"), the leading global communications network, has acquired
the Federalist Group LLC, a leading United States governmental affairs firm.

Founded in 1999 and based in Washington, DC, the Federalist Group's unaudited
revenues for the year ended 31 December 2004 were US$12.8 million, with net
assets at closing of US$0.4 million.

This investment reinforces WPP's comprehensive communications services offer and
continues the Group's strategy of developing its networks in important markets
and sectors.

For further information please contact:

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




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