THUMBS UP: TNW Social Media recently compiled a Top 25 ranking of Facebook “likes” recipients, which Digital Music News has helpfully turned into a chart. You’ll note that a pair of music-oriented brands made the Top 10.

1. Starbucks (16,032,409)
2. Coca Cola (15,095,389)
3. Oreo (12,085,126)
4. Skittles (11,508,441)
5. Red Bull (10,198,875)
6. Victoria’s Secret (8,429,334)
7. Disney (8,394,141)
8. Converse All Star (7,366,892)
9. iTunes (7,071,721)
10. MTV (7,043,056)
11. Zara (6,063,583)
12. Pringles (5,762,518)
13. NBA (5,616,388)
14. Starburst (5,380,056)
15. Nutella (5,208,281)
16. Dr Pepper (5,164,646)
17. Monster Energy (4,916,536)
18. Adidas Originals (4,804,224)
19. H&M (4,520,070)
20. Ferrero Rocher (4,424,751)
21. McDonalds (3,795,486)
22. Playstation (3,683,751)
23. Xbox (3,447,690)
24. Taco Bell (3,399,860)
25. Puma (2,712,075)

The accompanying text on the TNW site says of MTV, “The ultimate youth brand has been close to Facebook since the early days (it tried to buy Facebook a couple of times in the early days) and their content is a perfect fit for a Facebook page that has a loyal and engaged following.” (10/28a)