5th Sep 2006 09:50
WPP Group PLC05 September 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 September 2006 WPP GROUP PLC ("WPP") Wunderman acquires Shaw Marketing Group in the US WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company Wunderman, a leadingglobal marketing services network, has acquired the business of Shaw MarketingGroup, LLC ("Shaw"), a relationship marketing firm. Founded in 2002 and located in New York City, Shaw employs 15 people. Shaw'srevenues for the year ended 31 December 2005 were US$2 million, with grossassets as at the same date of US$1.8m. Clients include Diageo (Crown Royal,Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Guinness and Bailey's) and the New York Philharmonic. This acquisition continues WPP's strategy of developing its networks in fastgrowing markets and sectors. Contact:Feona McEwan WPP+ 44(0)20 7408 2204 www.wpp.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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