Ross Levinsohn makes his move thinking no one would notice

Former Fox Interactive Chieftain Ross levinsohn was reportedly added to the board of Napster.com sparking speculation that the music site will eventually be Levinsohnized -AKA- taken over. This is his first known move since his run ended at FIM, keyword KNOWN! Darren Aftahi, an analyst with ThinkEquity Partners, notes that Levinsohn’s tenure will only last until the company’s mid-October annual meeting. Given his role in News Corp.’s acquisition of MySpace, he asserts in a research note Friday, “an M&A scenario for NAPS has a higher probability today than previously.” He says the appointment is “not a clear signal that the company will be sold,” but nonetheless is “an interesting turn of events.” It may not be a sign of a sale but its a sign that Levinsohn is kicking the tires from the inside. Napster: Levinsohn Board Appointment Makes Takeover More Likely [SA]