Interpublic Clarifies Earlier Announcement

"At Interpublic's annual meeting, Frank will be completing histerm as Presiding Director. We have been fortunate to have himavailable to serve in this capacity during these challenging times.And we thank him for his dedication and his continued service," saidMichael Roth. Frank Borelli added, "The timing for this change couldnot be better. Interpublic is entering another stage in itsturnaround, and the annual meeting, when my term ends, presents agreat opportunity for Dick with his many skills and years ofexperience to step in and help Interpublic return to a preeminentposition in the media and marketing services industry."

As previously noted, Mr. Borelli will continue to serve as aDirector of the Company.

About Interpublic

Interpublic is one of the world's leading organizations ofadvertising agencies and marketing services companies. Major globalbrands include Draft, Foote Cone & Belding Worldwide, FutureBrand,GolinHarris International, Initiative, Jack Morton Worldwide, LoweWorldwide, MAGNA Global, McCann Erickson, Momentum, MRM, Octagon,Universal McCann and Weber Shandwick. Leading domestic brands includeCampbell-Ewald, Deutsch and Hill Holliday.