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Interpublic Group of Companies Announces Date of Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss Fourth Quarter Financial Results

January 22, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST

NEW YORK, NY (January 22, 2004) – Interpublic Group of Companies Inc., (NYSE: IPG) will be releasing fourth quarter financial results for the period ended December 31, 2003, on Tuesday, March 9, before the market opens. At 8:30 a.m. EST, management will conduct a live call to be broadcast simultaneously over the Internet to review the company's results. David Bell, Chairman and CEO, and Chris Coughlin, Chief Operating Officer and CFO, will host the earnings call.

Individuals wishing to participate can join the conference call by dialing 1-800-659-1025. International callers may access the call by dialing in to 904-779-4707. The conference call can also be accessed online through the financial section of the company's web site at www.interpublic.com. A replay of the call will be available for 48 hours by dialing 1-800-252-6030, domestic, or 1-402-220-2491, international, passcode #21461261. A replay of the webcast will also be available at www.interpublic.com.

About Interpublic

Interpublic is one of the world's leading organizations of advertising agencies and marketing services companies. Major global brands include Draft, Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide, Golin/Harris International, Initiative Media, Lowe & Partners Worldwide, McCann-Erickson, Universal McCann and Weber Shandwick Worldwide. Leading domestic brands include Campbell-Ewald, Deutsch and Hill Holliday.

Contact Information

General Inquiries:
Julie Tu, Financial Relations Board
(212) 445-8456

Media:
Philippe Krakowsky, Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
212-399-8088

Analysts:
Dan Leib, Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
(212) 621-5767