Merger Update

WPP Group PLC
3 October 2000

                            
                  WPP GROUP PLC ('WPP')
                            
                            
                            
Following last week's approval by the share owners of
both WPP and Young & Rubicam, Inc., it is expected that
the certificate of merger will be filed in the U.S.
today.  The merger is expected to become effective and
the shares issued in connection with the merger are
expected to begin trading on the London Stock Exchange at
8.00 am (London time) on 4 October 2000.





For information:    Feona  McEwan at WPP
                    Tel: [phone]
                    www.wpp.com