Acquisition

WPP Group PLC 15 August 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 15 August 2001 WPP GROUP PLC ('WPP') Acquires US-based conference and event production company, MJM WPP announces that its wholly-owned global branding, identity and consulting group, The Brand Union, has acquired 100% of MJM Creative Services, Inc. ('MJM '), a leading New York-based conference and event production company. Founded in 1984 and employing 80 people, MJM's clients include Astra Zeneca, American Express, Pfizer, IBM and Canon. The company had revenues of US $52million for the calendar year 2000 and had net assets of $5.4million as at 31 December 2000. The acquisition of MJM continues WPP's strategy of maintaining a leadership position in branding and identity consultancy and of strengthening its networks in important growth sectors and markets. For further information please contact: Feona McEwan at WPP Tel: + 44 20 7408 2204 www.wpp.com

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