Press Release

New York, January 21, 2000 (NYSE: IPG) - The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. has acquired an interest in Suissa Miller, a leading Los Angeles based advertising agency. The terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.

Founded in 1985, Suissa Miller had billings of $282 million in 1999. The agency will retain its identity and continue to be headed by David Suissa, Chairman and Executive Creative Director and Bruce Miller, President. Suissa Miller offers advertising, direct marketing and interactive services to clients that include Jenny Craig, Dole, EGreetings.com, Skytel, CalFed Bank, Beechnut and Quaker Oats. Like other independently branded Interpublic agencies, Suissa Miller will now be able to offer its clients access to the broad array of leading resources provided by Interpublic and its global networks.

The Interpublic Group of Companies, one of the largest advertising and marketing communications organizations in the world, is comprised of McCann-Erickson WorldGroup, The Lowe Group, Western Initiative Media Worldwide, International Public Relations, Octagon, Zentropy Partners, Allied Communications Group and other related companies. The shares of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. are listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("IPG") For further information, visit: www.Interpublic.com.