Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
14 February 2008


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           14 February 2008



                             WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP")

       WPP Digital acquires digital agency HeathWallace Limited in the UK



WPP Digital, the digital investment arm of WPP Group plc ("WPP") announces that
it has acquired 75% of the issued capital of HeathWallace Limited
("HeathWallace"), a leading UK website design and development agency.

Founded in 2001, HeathWallace is based in Reading with an office in Hong Kong
and employs 60 people. Clients include HSBC, RBS, ABN Amro and AIB.

HeathWallace's unaudited revenues for the year ended 31 December 2007 were £4.3
million, with gross assets at the same date of £3.1 million.

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



Contact:

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






                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange