Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
24 August 2001



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            24 August 2001

                            WPP GROUP PLC ('WPP')



       Ogilvy acquires interest in Finnish communications group, Taivas


WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company, Ogilvy, has merged
Ogilvy Finland with Taivas, a leading Finnish communications group and
acquired 33% of the equity of Taivas Maan Paalla Oy ('Taivas).



Based in Helsinki, Taivas's clients include Elisa Communication, Radiolinja,
Atria and Fazer. Taivas employs 100 people and had revenues of FIM 64m in 2000
and net assets of FIM 33.3m as at 31 December 2000.



The acquisition and merger reinforces Ogilvy's Nordic offer, enhancing its
ability to service clients in the Nordic region by linking with one of the
leading local communications groups in Finland. The initiative continues WPP's
strategy of strengthening its networks in important markets and sectors.


Contact:


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