Which Brands Got the Most Social Media Buzz in '10? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Apple may not be down with the whole social media thing — the brand doesn't have a Twitter account or a Facebook page — but it doesn't appear to need it. A report by Vitrue on the top social brands of 2010 shows the iPhone is the top social brand, the iPad is number five and Apple itself is number seven.

The infographic below, based on the third annual Vitrue 100 report, shows that Apple's not the only brand gaining social media influence, though. AT&T and Visa both led the 2010 gainers with a 45% jump. The data also show that being a consumer electronics brand is a plus, but it's a bit more difficult if you're in the fast food biz or sports. The rankings are based on the volume of discussion of the brands on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.