Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
25 April 2002


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                      25 April 2002



                             WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP")

   OgilvyOne Worldwide acquires direct marketing company, BrandOne, in China

WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company OgilvyOne Worldwide, the
customer relationship management and interactive marketing network, has acquired
60% of the issued capital of BrandOne Advertising Co. Limited ("BrandOne"), one
of China's leading direct marketing companies.

Based in Beijing, BrandOne employs 22 people and has a client base which
includes Northwest Airlines, Digital China and Yahoo!.

BrandOne reported revenues of RMB 3.83 million for the year ended 31 December
2001 and had net assets of RMB 1.2 million at that date.

The acquisition of BrandOne further strengthens OgilvyOne Worldwide's
comprehensive range of communications services to clients and continues WPP's
strategy of expanding its networks in fast-growing sectors and important
markets.

Contact:

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


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