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Is PwC Getting a Makeover?

Posted on by Caleb Newquist

This morning we received an anonymous tip pointing us to a URL that appears be a new look for PricewaterhouseCoopers. The image below is what is can be found over at brand.pwc.com. It almost looks as if PwC is dropping the "PricewaterhouseCoopers" in favor of simply "PwC," but that's just us thinking out loud. If this is, in fact, a rebranding, we have a few questions: 1. When is going down? Just in time for the holidays? 2. Who voted on these Halloween colors? And why all lowercase letters? 3. Why no more PricewaterhouseCoopers? Too big of a mouthful for clients, spouses, kids, etc.? PwC spokesman Kelly Howard declined to comment. But if you've got questions, comments, concerns, chapped hides and so on and so forth with regard to any of this, discuss below.

UPDATE: It's our understanding that the branding will go "official" internally on Monday and be live October 4th (subject to change?) for the rest of us. Also, it sounds like "PricewaterhouseCoopers" will be used in some "certain cases." The re-branding is apparently an attempt to create a more "consistent brand." If you know more, get in touch.

UPDATE 2, September 15th: We've got it on good authority that TPTB rolled out the new look today, however it's not entirely clear whether that's due to us spoiling the surprise.

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• Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, CA (near Long Beach/LA)
• 4 days long
• For New Senior Associates promoted July 2011
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• Small groups of 10 people
• External experts on personal finance, wellness, nutrition, etc
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• Adventure-style activities

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1) Nov 14, 2011
2) Dec 5, 2011
3) Dec 12, 2011
4) May TBD 2012
5) June TBD 2012

Fireside chats? Like the kind with FDR? For your sake I hope Bob Moritz and/or Dennis Nally drop by for the fun, although don’t forget that Nally is done with hot yoga, so DON’T BOTHER ASKING.

And doesn’t the Terranea Resort look pleasant? It’s in California not surprisingly, since P. Dubs has had NOTHING BUT TROUBLE from the clowns in Florida. There is golf, a spa, ocean view dining, etc. etc. Here’s the photo and video gallery if you need more visuals. Of course this kind of romantic setting is perfect for romantic interludes that will allow PwC to perpetuate any incestuous master race of capital market servants they might have.

ANYWAY, it’s our understanding that these details are to be released later this month but we thought you’d like a sneak peak. Discuss your thoughts and/or envy in the comments.

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