2nd Dec 2005 09:46
WPP Group PLC02 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 globalrelationship marketing network of JWT, has acquired 50.5% of the equity ofDirect.com, a leading provider of integrated marketing communications services. Founded in 1997, Direct.com provides a wide range of integrated marketingservices including direct marketing and consulting and Web technologydevelopment and merchandising from its offices in Miami. Direct.com reported revenues of $8.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2004and had net assets of $0.7 million as at that date. The acquisition of Direct.com enhances RMG Connect's technological expertise andHispanic market experience and continues WPP's strategy of expanding itsnetworks in fast-growing and important markets. For further information please contact: Feona McEwan, WPP London 44-20 7408 2204www.wpp.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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