THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
                   1271 Avenue of the Americas
                      New York, N.Y.  10020



                                   May 6, 1997

Dear Stockholder:

     We have previously sent you proxy material relating to the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on Monday, May 19,
1997.

     According to our records, your proxy for this meeting has
not yet been received.  Regardless of the number of shares you
may own, it is important that they be represented.

     Since the time remaining is short, we urge you to sign, date
and mail the enclosed proxy promptly.

                                   Sincerely,



                                   NICHOLAS J. CAMERA
                                   SECRETARY


          If you have already mailed your proxy, please
          accept our thanks and disregard this request.