Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
05 September 2007


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           5 September 2007


                             WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP")

            FITCH acquires 51% of design consultancy, gscs, in Dubai


WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company FITCH, a leading design
company, has acquired 51% of the issued share capital of Gregg Sedgwick Creative
Strategy FZ-LLC ("gscs") which offers a range of brand consultancy services
including graphic design and packaging, identity development, signage and
way-finding design.

Founded in 2001, gscs is based in Dubai Media City and employs 46 people.
Clients include Abyaar Real Estate, Burj Dubai, Dubai Holding, Kerzner
International and Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts.

gscs's revenues for the year ended 31 December 2006 were AED32.6 million, with
gross assets at the same date of AED20.1 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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