Monster Worldwide Selects Weber Shandwick as Global Public Relations Agency; Appointment Expands Working Relationship

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2006--Weber Shandwick today announced that it has been selected as worldwide public relations agency by Monster Worldwide, Inc., (Nasdaq: MNST), the parent company of Monster(R), the leading global online careers and recruitment resource, following a competitive agency review.

Under the scope of the new global agreement, which further expands the two companies' working relationship, Weber Shandwick will deliver consumer, business-to-business, and corporate reputation public relations campaigns to extend the brand visibility, relevance and expertise of Monster in the United States and abroad. The agency will assist in elevating Monster's industry leadership position in key markets throughout the world, and leverage its global and local expertise and insights as a leading authority on labor market trends and issues.

"With operations in 25 countries, Monster Worldwide is squarely focused on growing and expanding the international reach of our business," said Andrew J. McKelvey, Chairman and CEO of Monster Worldwide. "To succeed, we need to further expand the visibility and relevance of our branded services to both consumers seeking job opportunities as well as employers looking for talent. Weber Shandwick clearly demonstrated the global capabilities and strategic services needed to help us promote and grow the Monster franchise."

Weber Shandwick will continue to serve Monster Worldwide from its Cambridge, Massachusetts, London, and New York offices. Weber Shandwick offices around the world will also handle additional assignments.

"Monster is clearly the leader in global online careers and recruitment, and the company has become a dynamic, industry-leading brand over the past several years," said Andy Polansky, president of Weber Shandwick. "Having played a role in elevating Monster's profile in the U.S. and overseas through successful programs such as the Monster Employment Index, we are proud to have the opportunity to promote the company's broad array of products and innovations that continue to re-define the global online recruitment marketplace."

Monster Worldwide and Weber Shandwick have worked together since 1999. During this time, the agency has directed a variety of consumer, business-to-business, executive positioning and thought leadership initiatives to help establish Monster as the premier online authority on careers and employment.

About Monster Worldwide

Founded in 1967, Monster Worldwide, Inc. is the parent company of Monster(R), the leading global online careers property. The company also owns TMP Worldwide, one of the world's largest Recruitment Advertising agency networks. Headquartered in New York with approximately 4,600 employees in 25 countries, Monster Worldwide (NASDAQ: MNST) is a member of the S&P 500 Index and NASDAQ 100. More information about Monster Worldwide is available at www.monsterworldwide.com.

Monster is the leading global online careers property. A division of Monster Worldwide, Monster works for everyone by connecting quality job seekers at all levels with leading employers across all industries. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Maynard, Mass., Monster has 26 local language and content sites in 24 countries worldwide. More information is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading employer products and services, please visit http://recruiter.monster.com.

About Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick is one of the world's leading global public relations firms with offices in major media, business and government capitals around the world. The firm specializes in strategic marketing communications and media relations programs, public affairs issues and provides corporate communications counseling. Weber Shandwick also provides specialized integrated services including Web relations, advocacy advertising, market research and visual communications. Find out more at www.webershandwick.com.

Weber Shandwick is a unit of The Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG), which is among the world's largest advertising and marketing services organization.