Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
10 March 2006




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     10 March 2006



                             WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP")

                   MediaCom acquires MediaCom North in the UK


WPP announces that its wholly-owned media investment management network,
MediaCom, has acquired the outstanding 81% of the issued share capital of
MediaCom North Limited.

Founded in 1996, Mediacom North has been part of the MediaCom network since
1999. MediaCom North is based in Manchester and employs 45 people.

Clients include Bradford & Bingley, MoneySupermarket, JD Sports, Injury Lawyers
4U, Pontins, Umbro and United Utilities. MediaCom North's revenues for the year
ended 30 April 2005 were £3,639,964 with net assets at that date of £1,319,363.

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

For futher information please contact:

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



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