Merger Update

WPP Group PLC
4 October 2000


                  WPP GROUP PLC ('WPP')
                            
                            
                            
WPP confirms that the merger with Young & Rubicam,  Inc.
will complete at 8.00 am today when dealings are due to
commence in the consideration shares.




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