Press Release

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2005--Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) announced that it will release earnings for the third quarter and first nine months of 2005 on the morning of November 9, 2005. The company will hold a conference call for investors at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to review results.

To join the conference call, please call (800) 901-5217. Outside the United States, please call (617) 786-2964. The participant passcode is 27229733. The call can be accessed live on the company's website, www.interpublic.com.

The conference call will be recorded and available for 30 days by calling (888) 286-8010 followed by the passcode 50592316. Outside the United States, please call (617) 801-6888 followed by the passcode 50592316. The call will also be archived and available in the investor relations section of the company's website.

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, GolinHarris International, Initiative, Jack Morton Worldwide, Lowe & Partners Worldwide, MAGNA Global, McCann Erickson, Octagon, Universal McCann and Weber Shandwick. Leading domestic brands include Campbell-Ewald, Deutsch and Hill Holliday.

    CONTACT: The Interpublic Group
             General Inquiries:
             Julie Tu, 212-827-3776
             or
             Media, Analysts, Investors:
             Philippe Krakowsky, 212-704-1328
             or
             Analysts, Investors:
             Jerry Leshne, 212-704-1439

    SOURCE: Interpublic Group