Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
20 December 2007


For Immediate Release                                          20 December 2007

                                                                          
                             WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP")

                 Added Value Group acquires Cheskin in the US

WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company Added Value Group, the
brand development and marketing insight agency, has acquired the entire issued
share capital of Cheskin ("Cheskin"), a leading consulting firm in the US, with
expertise in innovation and design strategy, a strong presence in the technology
sector and in-depth understanding of US Hispanic markets.

Founded in 1946, Cheskin is based in Redwood Shores, California, with offices in
New York and Seattle and employs 51 people.  Cheskin's clients range from
technology and finance companies to consumer goods and professional services,
and include Microsoft, Del Monte, Visa, eBay  and Wal-Mart.

Cheskin's unaudited revenues for the year ended 31 December 2006 were US$16.1
million, with gross assets at the same date of US$3.9 million.

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

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




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