Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
05 July 2007


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                5 July 2007


                             WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP")


                G2 acquires digital agency Refinery, Inc. in US


WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company G2 Worldwide, the global
marketing services network,  has acquired the business of Refinery, Inc.,
("Refinery") a leading interactive marketing solutions agency.


Founded in 1995, Refinery is a leader in the interactive field,  leveraging
innovative digital technologies to bring consumers and brands closer together
for clients such as  Merck, Campbell's, Merrill Lynch and AmGen.  The agency is
based near Philadelphia, US  and employs 79 people.


Refinery's revenues for the year ended 31 December 2006 were US$ 21.1 million,
with gross assets at the same date of US$8.6 million.


This investment continues WPP's strategy of developing its networks in fast
growing markets and sectors and strengthening its capabilities in digital media.


Contact:
Feona McEwan, WPP                   T. [phone]
www.wpp.com






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