"I mean, all the ratings wars are silly. But, I mean, someone has to be concerned about the ratings because it means, you know, it translates into revenue"

This quote by Connie Chung is referring to the competitors between television networks to have the highest scores. She is recommending that while the competitors is silly, someone requires to be concerned about the scores due to the fact that it equates into revenue. This means that the greater the scores, the more money the network will make from advertising. This is why networks are so concentrated on developing content that will attract audiences and increase their scores. Connie Chung is suggesting that while the competition is silly, it is required for the success of the network.