Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
02 December 2005


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            2 December 2005



                             WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP")

                   RMG Connect Worldwide acquires Direct.com

WPP announces that its operating company RMG Connect Worldwide, the global
relationship marketing network of JWT, has acquired 50.5% of the equity of
Direct.com, a leading provider of integrated marketing communications services.

Founded in 1997, Direct.com provides a wide range of integrated marketing
services including direct marketing and consulting and Web technology
development and merchandising from its offices in Miami.

Direct.com reported revenues of $8.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2004
and had net assets of $0.7 million as at that date.

The acquisition of Direct.com enhances RMG Connect's technological expertise and
Hispanic market experience and continues WPP's strategy of expanding its
networks in fast-growing and important markets.

For further information please contact:

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










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