Press Release

NEW YORK, Feb 20, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG) will announce fourth quarter operating results on February 28 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Management will discuss results on a conference call beginning at 5PM (EST).

Investors may access an audio feed and conference call notes at the Company's website, www.interpublic.com.

The Interpublic Group of Companies is among the world's largest advertising and marketing services organizations. Its four global operating groups are the McCann-Erickson WorldGroup, The Partnership, FCB Group and Advanced Marketing Services. Major brands include Draft Worldwide, Deutsch, Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide, Golin/Harris International, Initiative Media, Lowe & Partners Worldwide, McCann-Erickson, Octagon, Universal Media and Weber Shandwick.

CONTACT: The Interpublic Group of Companies, New York (Media) Philippe Krakowsky, 212/399-8088 or (Investors) Susan Watson, 212/399-8208