Acquisition

WPP Group PLC
04 November 2002


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                           4 November 2002


                             WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP")

              WPP acquires 25% interest in Shanghai Advertising in China


WPP announces that it has agreed to acquire a 25% interest in Shanghai
Advertising Agency Company Limited ("Shanghai Advertising"), a major
full-service advertising agency in Shanghai, China.


Shanghai Advertising, one of the top 10 advertising agencies in China, was
established early in China's advertising history by Shanghai East Best
International Group Co. Ltd, who will continue to hold 50% of the equity, the
remaining 25% being acquired by Hakuhodo Inc.


Shanghai Advertising holds 50% of the equity in Shanghai Hakuhodo Advertising
Limited and 49% of the equity in Shanghai Ogilvy & Mather Advertising Limited.


Shanghai Advertising reported billings of RMB 199 million for the year ended 31
December 2001 and had net assets of RMB 59 million at that date.


The investment in Shanghai Advertising continues WPP's strategy of expanding its
networks in fast-growing sectors and important markets.



For further information, please contact:

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



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